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Chapter 21 : Stakeholder Management
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Chapter 26 : Business Transformation Readiness Assessment
Chapter 27 : Risk Management
Chapter 28 : Capability Based Planning
Chapter 31 : Architectural Artifacts
Chapter 40 : Establishing an Architecture Capability
Chapter 42 : Architecture Compliance
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 508
Scenario : AGEX Inc.
On : Security Architecture
AGEX is a large, global commodities trading company which has been
growing rapidly through a series of acquisitions. Each new business is
performing well in its markets. However, the lack of integration
between headquarters and the business units has increasingly caused
problems in the handling of customer and financial information. The
inability to share information across businesses has resulted in lost
opportunities to “leverage the synergies” that had been intended
when the businesses were acquired.
At present, each business unit maintains its own applications. Despite
an earlier initiative to install a common application to manage
customer, products, supplier, and inventory information, each
business unit has different ways of defining each of these core
elements and has customized the common application to the point
where the ability to exchange information is difficult, costly, and
error-prone.
As a result, AGEX has begun implementing a single Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) system to consolidate information from
several applications that exist across the lines of business. The
Corporate Board is concerned that the new ERP system must be able
to manage and safeguard customer information in a manner that
meets or exceeds the legal requirements of the countries in which the
company operates.
This will be an increasingly important capability as the company
expands its online services offered to clients and trading partners.
The CIO has formed an Enterprise Architecture department, and one
of the primary goals in its charter is to coordinate efforts between the
ERP implementation team and the business unit personnel who will
be involved in the migration process. The CIO has also formed a
cross- functional Architecture Review Board to oversee and govern
the architecture.
After reviewing the available alternatives, and based on
recommendations from the ERP vendor, AGEX has selected TOGAF 9
as the basis for its Enterprise Architecture program.
The CIO has endorsed this choice with the full support of top
management.
You are serving as the Chief Architect.
You have been asked to recommend the approach to take in the
Preliminary Phase to ensure that the Corporate Board’s concern is
addressed.
Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer ?
A. You evaluate the implications of the Board’s concern in terms of
regulatory and security policy requirements. You then update the
AGEX security policy to reflect the concern, ensuring that this policy is
communicated across the organization.
You allocate a security architecture team to ensure that security
considerations are included in ongoing architecture planning. You
then assess the security implications and agreements within the AGEX
businesses and their suppliers.
B. You evaluate the implications of the Board’s concern in terms of
regulatory requirements and their impact on business goals and
objectives. Based on this understanding, you then issue a Request for
Architecture Work to commence an architecture development project
to develop a solution that will address the Board’s concern.
You allocate a security architect to oversee the implementation of the
solution in the ERP system that is being developed.
C. You start by clarifying the intent that the Board has for raising this
concern. This enables you to understand the implications of the
concern in terms of regulatory requirements and the potential impact
on current business goals and objectives.
You propose that a security architect or security architecture team be
allocated to develop comprehensive security architecture.
D. You evaluate the implications of the Board’s concern by examining
the potential impacts on business goals and objectives. Based on your
understanding, you then update the current AGEX security policy to
include an emphasis on the Board’s concern.
In addition, you allocate a security architect to ensure that security
considerations are included in the architecture planning for all
domains.
Best Answer : A
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 513
Your role is consultant to the Lead Architect within a company that
manufactures a variety of small electromechanical devices. As part of
a corporate-wide Lean Manufacturing initiative, the company has
defined a strategic architecture to improve its ability to meet
consumer demand and improve its ability to manage its supply
chain.
The strategic architecture called for the consolidation of multiple
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications that have been
operating independently in several of the divisions’ production
facilities. The goal is to replace the functionality of the existing
applications with a new ERP product running as a single instance in
the company’s primary data center.
The company has a mature enterprise architecture practice and uses
TOGAF 9 for the basis of its architecture framework. In addition to
the EA program, the company has a number of management
frameworks in use, including business planning, portfolio/project
management, and operations management. The EA program is
sponsored by the CIO.
Each division has completed the Architecture Definition
documentation required to tailor and configure the environment to
meet its own specific manufacturing requirements.
The enterprise architects have analyzed the key corporate change
attributes and implementation constraints. A consolidated gap
analysis has been completed which has identified the gaps across the
Business, Data, Application, and Technology domains. Based on the
results of the gap analysis, the architects have reviewed the
requirements, dependencies and interoperability requirements needed
to integrate the new ERP environment into the existing
environment.
The architects have completed the Business Transformation
Readiness Assessment started in Phase A. Based on all of these
factors they have produced a risk assessment.
Because of the risks posed by the complexity of the current
environment, it has been determined that a phased approach is
needed to implement the target architectures. The overall
implementation process is estimated to take several years.
The Implementation and Migration Plan v 0.l, the draft Architecture
Roadmap, and the Capability Assessment deliverables are now
complete. You have been asked to recommend the next steps to
prepare the final Implementation and Migration Plan.
Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer ?
A. You would apply the Business Value Assessment Technique to
prioritize the implementation projects and project increments. The
assessment should focus on return on investment and performance
evaluation criteria that can be used to monitor the progress of the
architecture transformation.
You would confirm the Transition Architecture phases using an
Architecture Definition Increments Table to list the projects. You
would then document the lessons learned and generate the final plan.
B. You would assess how the plan impacts the other frameworks in
use in the organization.
Minimally, the plan should be coordinated with the business planning,
portfolio/project management and operations management
frameworks. You would then assign a business value to each project,
taking into account available resources and priorities for the projects.
Finally, you would generate the Implementation and Migration Plan.
C. You would conduct a series of Compliance Assessments to ensure
that the implementation team is implementing the architecture
according to the contract. The Compliance Assessment should verify
that the implementation team is using the proper development
methodology. It should include deployment of monitoring tools and
ensure that performance targets are being met.
If they are not met, then changes to performance requirements
should be identified and updated in the Implementation and Migration
Plan.
D. You would place the strategic Architecture Definition and
Transition Architectures under configuration control as part of the
ongoing architecture development cycle. This will ensure that the
architecture remains relevant and responsive to the needs of the
enterprise. You would then produce an Implementation Governance
Model to manage the lessons learned prior to finalizing the plan.
You recommend that lessons learned be accepted by the Architecture
Board as changes to the architecture without review.
Best Answer : B
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 514
You are the Lead Enterprise Architect in a company that specializes in
the development of wind turbine blades for use in large-scale
commercial wind energy production systems. The company has
manufacturing facilities located in Illinois, Nebraska, and Manitoba.
Each of these plants supplies a different manufacturer that builds and
sells complete systems.
The turbine blades are custom engineered to meet each
manufacturer’s design specifications.
Until recently, most turbine blades were fabricated manually using
moulded fibre reinforced plastics.
However, recent improvements in composite materials, coupled with
enhanced automated methods for precision application of materials
during the moulding process, have led to significant reduction in
weight, increase in strength, and improved blade longevity.
The company has pioneered the development of a proprietary
automated process for continuous extrusion of the turbine blades.
Patents have been filed to protect the process, but certain trade
secrets must be closely guarded.
The company has a mature Enterprise Architecture organization that
is supported by a cross- functional Architecture Board. The Chief
Information Officer and the Chief Operating Officer co- sponsor the
Enterprise Architecture program.
TOGAF 9 and its Architecture Development Method (ADM) are used
to develop the automated manufacturing processes and systems that
are used to design, manufacture, and test the blade assemblies.
Recently, a pilot architecture project was completed at a single
location that defined a standard approach for controlling the
Automated Test System that is used at each plant to perform final
quality assurance tests on each completed blade assembly.
The Architecture Board approved the plan for immediate
implementation at each plant.
Architecture Contracts have been developed that detail the work
needed to implement and deploy the new Automated Test System
controller for each location. The Chief Engineer, sponsor of the
activity, has expressed concern that a uniform process be employed
at each location to ensure consistency.
You have been asked to recommend the best approach to address
the Chief Engineer’s concern.
Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer ?
A. You review the applicable Architecture Contract for each location,
ensuring that it addresses the project objectives, effectiveness
metrics, acceptance criteria, and risk management. In cases where
the contract is issued to an external party, you ensure that it is a
legally enforceable contract.
You schedule compliance reviews at key points in the implementation
process to ensure that the work is proceeding in accordance with the
Architecture Definition. You ensure that the Architecture Board
reviews all deviations from the Architecture Contract, and considers
whether or not to grant a dispensation to allow the implementation
organization to customize the process to meet their local needs.
B. You create an Architecture Contract to manage and govern the
implementation and migration process at each location. For internal
development projects, you issue a memorandum of understanding
between the Architecture Board and the implementation organization.
For contracts issued to an external party, you ensure that it is a fully
enforceable legal contract.
You ensure that the Architecture Board reviews all deviations from
the Architecture Contract, and considers whether or not to grant a
dispensation to allow the implementation organization to customize
the process to meet their local needs.
C. You create an Architecture Contract to manage and govern the
implementation and migration process.
If the contract is issued to an external party, you ensure that it is a
fully enforceable legal contract. For internal development projects,
you decide it is adequate to utilize a memorandum of understanding
between the Architecture Board and the implementation
organization.
You recommend that if a deviation from the Architecture Contract is
detected, the Architecture Board grant a dispensation to allow the
implementation organization the ability to customize the process to
meet their local needs.
D. You use the issued Architecture Contracts to manage the
architecture governance processes for the project across the
locations. You deploy monitoring tools to assess the performance of
the completed blade assembly at each location and develop change
requirements if necessary.
You recommend that if a deviation from the contract is detected, the
Architecture Board should modify the Architecture Contract to allow
the implementation organization the ability to customize the process
to meet their local needs. As a result, you then issue a new Request
for Architecture Work to implement the modified Architecture
Definition.
Best Answer : A
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 523
ARTI Dimensioning is a multinational that operates production
facilities in 29 countries and sells its products in over 120 countries.
A consultancy firm has recommended a realignment that will enhance
sharing of product information across business units. The
implementation of this strategic realignment will require the
development of integrated customer information systems and product
information systems.
ARTI has a mature enterprise architecture practice and uses TOGAF 9
for the basis of the ARTI Architecture Framework (method and
deliverables). The CIO is sponsoring an architecture development
program that is going to start. The CIO is concerned about a potential
disruptive result to the business of this activity and before proceeding
with the architecture development he asked to evaluate the impacts
on the company business. Refer to the scenario above You are the
Lead Architect and you have been asked to recommend an approach
to address the concerns raised.
Based on TOGAF 9 recommend which of the following is the best
answer.
A. A Risk Aversion Assessment should be conducted during the
Implementation Governance phase to determine the degree of risk
aversion of the proposed business transformation. After sharing the
residual level of risk with the company chairman and the residual risk
is not accepted, a set of parallel systems will be implemented to
mitigate the risks.
B. Your recommendation is to use risk management techniques to
assess the risks associated with the proposed business transformation
and ensure the existence of business continuity plans. During the
Implementation Governance phase you conduct a residual risk
assessment to manage risks that cannot be mitigated.
C. During the Architecture Vision phase a risk assessment is
conducted to mitigate initial risks and address those in the
Architecture Contract signed in the Implementation Governance
phase.
D. Your proposal is to utilize a risk management framework during
the Implementation Governance phase to verify the risks associated
with the proposed transformation of the business. You then share
with the concerned stakeholders the residual level on risk before the
Architecture Contracts are released.
Best Answer : B
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 524
On : Content Metamodel
You are working as a consultant to the Chief Architect at a
government agency responsible for securing all government
communications and information systems. The agency has recently
received funding for a program that will upgrade the reliability and
performance of its secure communication systems which provide realtime, highly secure communication of voice, video, and message data
to remote locations around the world.
The agency has an established enterprise architecture (EA) capability
based on TOGAF 9.
The Executive Director of the agency is the sponsor of the EA
capability. Since reliable, high-performance, and secure
communications are essential to preserving national security, the
Executive Director has placed more stringent requirements for the
architecture for the upgraded system. It must be able to provide
assurance and verification of specific performance measures on the
key services that are most crucial for system operation.
Focusing on these service- level details and specific measurements
will allow more stringent requirements to be enforced in service
contracts. It will also provide a high degree of assurance that
necessary performance is being delivered and that notifications will
occur if any critical service fails to perform as required. A portion of
the program budget has been allocated to conduct a review of the
EA. The scope of the review is to evaluate the processes, content and
governance of the EA capability to ensure that the higher target
performance and service levels required by the upgraded system can
be achieved.
The Chief Architecture has noted that the core EA artifacts that have
been used since TOGAF 9 was introduced are not adequate to
describe these new capabilities. The artifacts do not have explicit
provisions for defining the in-depth measurement requirements
regarding specific services required for the system.
She has learned that certain services within the current system have
service measurement implementations that match some of the new
requirements, but they are only used in a few areas.
Recent EA efforts at another national agency have produced
generalized high-performance communication system models to
realize similar requirements in a critical defence system involving
secure communications. It is possible that these models may be
useful for the upgrade program.
You have been asked to make recommendations for tailoring the
Architecture Content Metamodel to accommodate the requirements of
the upgraded system.
Based on TOGAF, which of the following is the best answer ?
A. Since some artifacts will now require specific measurements and
additional data will be needed to support the performance objectives
linked to these measurements, you recommend that the motivation
and governance extensions of the TOGAF 9 Content Metamodel are
used. Using these extensions will allow modeling the goals, objectives
and drivers for the architecture, linking them to service levels and
more detailed governance models. This will also enable the ability to
re-use existing profiles, customizing them for the various service
contracts involved.
B. You recommend all of the TOGAF 9 Content Metamodel extensions
be incorporated into the Architecture Content Metamodel. The full
Content Metamodel will enable the EA team to capture and categorize
all the important additional data needed to support the performance
and measurement objectives linked to these artifacts. Once the new
repository content has been implemented, on-demand queries can be
used to generate a customized governance stakeholder view that
isolates the artifacts and data needed to assess measurement for any
particular service. If this view is found to be inadequate for the
governance concerns, the service models within those artifacts can be
expanded.
C. Since this case requires extensions of the modeling and data
details of the service, this is best done by using the services
extension of the TOGAF 9 Content Metamodel. By using this
extension, the service model is no longer constrained by what is
expected in typical business service definitions, allowing more
flexibility for adding customized models to support the more stringent
measurement requirements. The services extension can also be used
to map terminology between the business services and the
application components.
D. To support the type of stringent performance measurements
needed for the more detailed governance views required for the
upgraded system, the interfaces to the communication and network
layer of the architecture must be highly visible at the application
level. To accommodate the proper development of this, a
Communications Engineering view should be created from the
infrastructure extension models of the TOGAF Content Metamodel.
This view will allow architects to align the required performance
measurement communications across the system.
Best Answer : C
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 525
Scenario is based on : Developing an Enterprise Security View
Hurricane Clothing Company is known for western clothing for men
teenagers and children. It has over 100 stores in 10 countries and as
of now employees 10,000 people.
It carries a rank of 15 among global clothing retailers. The Design
team in their headquarters at Milano, Italy controls the process steps
for preparing the merchandise from its raw material, as also the
design and specification and the task of outsourcing of production
and all such needs.
This Enterprise is in the process of acquiring three similar fashion
chains in order to increase revenue substantially. They are planning
to phase in the acquisitions over a period of 3 years.
This Hurricane Clothing Company has a mature Enterprise
Architecture team. They have been has been putting TOGAF into
practice for over 4 years. However it is the first time that this
architecture team is facing merger of a new entity into the existing
enterprise. Main concern of the stakeholders is about their own
Security Architecture and its integration with the new acquisitions
from different countries and each of which may carry different
regulations. Given this situation, the EA team wants to ensure that
level of importance and scrutiny on the security portion is adequate.
Find the best answer, as per TOGAF documentation :
A. Consolidate the companies Information Systems into a single
domain in order to reduce the task of security policy development
within manageable size. Information objects should be transformed
within the information domain in accordance with established rules,
conditions and procedures as expressed in the security policy in the
domain.
Analyze the minimum security requirement to ensure that the
absolute protection will be achieved for the information domain
across Communications. Security-Critical functions will be isolated into
relatively small modules that are related in well-defined ways. The
Operating System will isolate security context from each other using
hardware protection features. Untrusted software will use end-system
resources only by invoking Security-Critical functions through the
separate kernel. Create security association to form as interactive
distributed security context. Standardize security management
functions, data structures and protocols.
B. Break down the company’s Information Systems down into
domains to reduce the task of security policy development within
manageable size. Information objects should be transferred between
two information domains in accordance with established rules,
conditions and procedures expressed in the security policy of each
information domain.
Analyze the minimum security requirement to ensure that the
absolute protection will be achieved for the information domain
across Communications. Security-Critical functions will be isolated into
relatively small modules that are related in well-defined ways. The
Operating System will isolate security context from each other using
hardware protection features. Untrusted software will use end-system
resources only by invoking Security-Critical functions through the
separate kernel. Create security association to form an interactive
distributed security context. Standardize security management
functions, data structures and protocols.
C. Consolidate the companies Information Systems into a single
domain in order to reduce the task of security policy development
within manageable size. Hardware should be transferred within the
technology domain in accordance with established rules, conditions
and procedures expressed in the security and data transfer policies in
the domain.
Analyze the minimum security requirement to ensure that the
absolute protection will be achieved for the information domain
across Communications. Hardware-Critical functions will be isolated
into relatively small modules that are related in well-defined ways. .
The Operating System will isolate security context from each other
using hardware protection features. Untrusted software will use endsystem resources only by invoking Security-Critical functions through
the separate kernel. Create communication associations to form an
interactive distributed security context. Standardize security
management functions, data structures and protocols.
D. Conduct a risk assessment to classify and identify potential
security risks and produce a Risk identification and Mitigation
Assessment Worksheet. Initiate an iteration of Requirements
Management and based on the updated security requirements,
produce and announce new official security policy. Create a Codified
Data / Information Asset Ownership and Custody Catalogue.
Conduct an iteration of Phase H to revise Change Management
guidelines using the resulting documentation and the Data
Classification Policy Catalogue. Gain a complete understanding of the
business security requirements; find the pain point of the
stakeholders for security considerations; get a clear understanding of
what assets need to be protected, from whom they need to be
protected, who has authorization to access them and to what level of
security they need; document security forensics, perform a threat
analysis; assess the impact of new security measures and its side
effects; determine “what can go wrong?”
Answer :
Best answer : B
Next Best : A : Note that reducing the task of security policy
development in provided not by consolidating domains but by
breaking them down into many smaller domains.
Third Best : C : Contains references not related to security
Worst Answer : D : It goes into points which are way out. Also such
Artifacts are not seen anywhere in TOGAF
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 202
Magic Wand Corporation manufactures a range of equipment used by
magician worldwide. The global popularity of a series of children’s
books describing the formative years of a budding wizard and his
various escapades at wizard school has driven unprecedented sales
growth in the magical equipment market.
The current IT systems at Magic Wand are struggling to cope with
the high volumes in this growth market. The CIO wants to persuade
the board of Magic Wand Corporation to make a greater investment
in the IT systems to cope with the new higher transaction volumes.
One of the key components the CIOs wants to include when he
approaches the board is a description of the current problems and
how they may be addressed from an architectural point of view.
As the High Architect of Magic Wand Corporation, the CIO has
delegated the task of creating a vision for the future Architecture to
you.
Which of the following answers best describes how TOGAF
recommends delivering an Architecture Vision for the CIO ?
A.
Firstly, I ensure there is a Request for Architecture Work from the
CIO. Then I ensure that there is recognition for the architecture
vision project by following any project management and programme
management frameworks used within the organization. I would
identify the key stakeholders and engage with them to understand
and document their concerns and high-level requirements. This
would result in a stakeholder map used to support other deliverables
such as the Architecture Vision, a Communications plan and a
Statement of Architecture Work. I would then identify the business
goals and strategic drivers of the organization and define any
enterprise or project specific constraints such as time and resources.
I would then define the business capabilities of the organization
needed to fulfill those business goals and drivers and their readiness
for change. Once complete, I would define the scope, confirm the
architecture and business principles and develop the Architecture
Vision. Following this, I would define the business case for the
architecture project, assess the business risks and produce a risk
mitigation plan. I would then define a plan of Enterprise Architecture
work to meet the scope in the desired time line and the resources
required and secure the support of stakeholders.
B.
I would start by ensuring there is a Request for Architecture Work
from the sponsor (the CIO). I would then create a project to define
and deliver the architecture vision and the necessary outputs. The
outputs include an approved Statement of Architecture Work, refined
statements of Businesses Principles, Business Goals and Business
Drivers, Architecture Principles, a Capability Assessment, a Tailored
Architecture Framework, an Architecture vision, a Communications
plan. The Statement of Architecture Work needs to be clear on the
scope of architectural work, the resources needed to complete the
work and amount of time it would take to complete the work
assuming the scope of architectural work is agreed and that all the
resources required are available. The final step would be to agree the
Statement of Architectural Work with stakeholders confirming the
scope, schedule and confirming the availability of the necessary
resources.
C.
I would start by establishing the architecture project and follow the
appropriate project management method. I would identify
stakeholders their concerns and business requirements then confirm
and elaborate the business goals, business drivers and constraints. I
would then evaluate the business capabilities and readiness for
business transformation and define the scope. I would then develop
the architecture vision, define the target architecture value
proposition, KPIs and identify and mitigate all risks associated with
the transformation effort. Finally, I would develop an Enterprise
Architecture Plan and Statement of Work and secure approval from
the relevant stakeholders.
D.
I would approach this by defining and establishing the architecture
team and governance. This would be followed by agreeing and
establishing the architecture principles. I would select and customize
an architecture framework changing any terminology and selecting
the right phases and customizing the structure of content and
outputs from the chosen method. Finally I would select and
implement and architecture tools. The outputs from this work would
include an Organization Model for Enterprise Architecture, a Tailored
Architecture Framework including method and content, the
Architecture Principles, an initial architecture repository, restatement
or references to business principles, business goals and business
driver, a request for architecture work and the governance
framework
D is a red herring
Hand holding clues and approach tips from Faculty :
Issues in focus :
Struggling to cope with the high volumes in this growth market
Aims :
Creating a vision for the future Architecture
To do :
Best description on how TOGAF recommends delivering an
Architecture Vision for the CIO ?
Best description on how TOGAF recommends
delivering an Architecture Vision for the CIO ?
A. Firstly, I ensure there is a Request for Architecture Work from the
CIO. Then I ensure that there is recognition for the architecture vision
project by following any project management and programme
management frameworks used within the organization. I would
identify the key stakeholders and engage with them to understand
and document their concerns and high-level requirements. This would
result in a stakeholder map used to support other deliverables such as
the Architecture Vision, a Communications plan and a Statement of
Architecture Work. I would then identify the business goals and
strategic drivers of the organization and define any enterprise or
project specific constraints such as time and resources. I would then
define the business capabilities of the organization needed to fulfill
those business goals and drivers and their readiness for change. Once
complete, I would define the scope, confirm the architecture and
business principles and develop the Architecture Vision. Following this,
I would define the business case for the architecture project, assess
the business risks and produce a risk mitigation plan. I would then
define a plan of Enterprise Architecture work to meet the scope in the
desired time line and the resources required and secure the support
of stakeholders.
Request for Architecture Work from the CIO : Step of Preliminary
Phase, but relevant to the scenario.
Recognition for architecture vision project : follow any project
management and programme management frameworks used within
the organization : Step of Preliminary Phase, but relevant to the
scenario.
Identify the key stakeholders and engage with them
Understand and document their concerns and high-level requirements
Stakeholder map : to support other deliverables ( Architecture Vision,
Communications Plan and a Statement of Architecture Work)
Identify the business goals and strategic drivers ; any enterprise or
project specific constraints
Define the business capabilities of the organization needed to fulfill
those business goals and drivers
Assess their readiness for change
Define the scope, confirm the architecture and business principles and
develop the Architecture Vision
Define the business case for the architecture project
Assess the business risks and produce a risk mitigation plan
Define a plan of Enterprise Architecture work ( Statement of
Architecture Work)
Secure the support of stakeholders
B. I would start by establishing the architecture project and
follow the appropriate project management method. I would
identify stakeholders their concerns and business requirements
then confirm and elaborate the business goals, business drivers
and constraints. I would then evaluate the business capabilities
and readiness for business transformation and define the
scope. I would then develop the architecture vision, define the
target architecture value proposition, KPIs and identify and
mitigate all risks associated with the transformation effort.
Finally, I would develop an Enterprise Architecture Plan and
Statement of Work and secure approval from the relevant
stakeholders.
Establishing the architecture project ( A large set of steps
mentioned as one)
Follow the appropriate project management method ( Vague
step, part of which Phase ?)
Identify the key stakeholders and their concerns ( engagement
details missing)
Confirm and elaborate the business goals, business drivers and
constraints
Evaluate the business capabilities and readiness for business
transformation ; define the scope ( Scope should have been
defined before readiness is assessed)
Develop the Architecture vision
Define the target architecture value proposition, KPIs
Identify and mitigate all risks associated with the
transformation effort
Statement of Architecture Work ( Enterprise Architecture Plan
and Statement of Work )
Secure approval from the relevant stakeholders
C. I would start by ensuring there is a Request for Architecture Work
from the sponsor (the CIO). I would then create a project to define
and deliver the architecture vision and the necessary outputs. The
outputs include an approved Statement of Architecture Work, refined
statements of Businesses Principles, Business Goals and Business
Drivers, Architecture Principles, a Capability Assessment, a Tailored
Architecture Framework, an Architecture vision, a Communications
plan. The Statement of Architecture Work needs to be clear on the
scope of architectural work, the resources needed to complete the
work and amount of time it would take to complete the work
assuming the scope of architectural work is agreed and that all the
resources required are available. The final step would be to agree the
Statement of Architectural Work with stakeholders confirming the
scope, schedule and confirming the availability of the necessary
resources.
Request for Architecture Work from the sponsor (the CIO) : Step of
Preliminary Phase, but relevant to the scenario.
Create a project to define and deliver the architecture vision and the
necessary outputs
Outputs include : An approved Statement of Architecture Work,
refined statements of Businesses Principles, Business Goals and
Business Drivers,
Architecture Principles,
Capability Assessment, a Tailored Architecture Framework, ( TOGAF
expects these in which Phase ? )
an Architecture vision, a Communications plan
Statement of Architecture Work : scope of architectural work, the
resources needed and time
Agree with stakeholders
D. I would approach this by defining and establishing the architecture
team and governance. This would be followed by agreeing and
establishing the architecture principles. I would select and customize
an architecture framework changing any terminology and selecting
the right phases and customizing the structure of content and outputs
from the chosen method. Finally I would select and implement and
architecture tools. The outputs from this work would include an
Organization Model for Enterprise Architecture, a Tailored Architecture
Framework including method and content, the Architecture Principles,
an initial architecture repository, restatement or references to
business principles, business goals and business driver, a request for
architecture work and the governance framework
Defining and establishing the architecture team and governance (
Step of Preliminary Phase)
Agreeing and establishing the architecture principles ( Step of ?
Phase, not just this, but all points that follow)
Select and customize an architecture framework ( Step of Preliminary
Phase)
Select and implement and architecture tools ( Step of Preliminary
Phase)
Output includes : Organization Model for Enterprise Architecture,
Initial Repository ( Step of Preliminary Phase)
restatement or references to business principles, business goals and
business driver ( Yes, Vision Phase)
Request for architecture work and the governance framework ( Step
of Preliminary Phase)
Answer :
A is the correct answer. This is the most complete description of the
TOGAF approach to Architecture Vision phase.
C is the second best answer correctly stating all of the Steps in the
Steps section of the TOGAF chapter on the Architecture Vision phase.
B is the third best answer; This re-states all of the outputs in the
Outputs section of the TOGAF chapter on the Architecture Vision
phase.
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 206
Chiamin Metals is a leading world-wide manufacturer for continuous
casting and bottom pouring powders. In addition to mould powders,
the company also produces cored wire for secondary metallurgy.
Chiamin Metals offers a variety of products and uses a paper-based
catalog to sponsor them.
A new CIO has joined the enterprise and has set up a team of
Enterprise Architects following the TOGAF 9 practice.
The main challenge is now to offer to Chiamin Metals customers a
centralized and reliable entry point for their request via the
implementation of a global online portal. This will allow the
management of new marketing activities and will enable the new
Chiamin Metals' ecommerce service.
You are the Chief Architect and the CIO asked you to present an
Architecture Vision to address the above business problem. Identify
the best answer accordingly to the TOGAF 9.
A. You identify key stakeholders, their concerns, and define the key
business requirements to be addressed in the architecture
engagement and generate a Stakeholder Map. You Evaluate business
capabilities and execute a Business Transformation Readiness
Assessment. You apply the Business Scenarios technique to create a
high-level view of the Baseline and Target Architectures also based
on the stakeholder concerns, business capability requirements,
scope, constraints, and principles.
B. As requested by the CIO you focus on the Architecture Vision
documentation and apply the Business Scenarios technique to create
a high-level view of the Baseline and Target Architectures also based
on the stakeholder concerns, business capability requirements,
scope, constraints, and principles.
C. You create a high-level view of the Target Architectures and then
present them to the CIO.
D. As requested by the CIO you focus on the Architecture Vision and
create a detailed view of the Baseline Architectures. This is done for
Business, Data, Application and Technology domains and then
presented to the CIO using the Architecture Definition Document.
Best Answer : A
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 207
ARP Logistics is a worldwide Logistics company with offices in 25
countries and over three hundred thousand employees. TOGAF 9 is
the Enterprise Architecture framework in use for many years. The
company is facing an increasing number of hacking events with the
intent of access to the ARP Logistics customer’s bank details
(including Credit Card Data). To reduce the likelihood of a successful
hacking attempt, the CTO engaged the Enterprise Architecture team
issuing a Request for Architecture Work to analyze and address
possible gaps in the Security Architecture of the IT estate.
You are the Chief Architect of ARP Logistics. How would you address
that situation based on TOGAF 9.1 towards the concerns of CTO ?
Choose the best option.
A.
You decide to kick off a project to address the CTO’s concerns and
based on the TOGAF 9.1 canonical model you start preparing the
Architecture Vision together with the IT Security team; here you
define a set of areas you will focus on that are: Authentication,
Authorization, Audit, Assurance, Availability, Asset Protection,
Administration, Risk Management.
The vision will address all these areas and give guidelines for the
future designs. You then analyze the current architecture for every
architecture domain (Business, Data, Application and Technology)
and apply your guidelines to identify gaps and to design the target
architectures. Before starting phase G you review the Migration and
Implementation Plan with the CTO to ensure that all the concerns are
addressed and the risk of a successful hacking attempt is mitigated.
B.
You decide to kick off a project to address this concern and based on
the TOGAF 9 canonical model you start preparing the Architecture
Vision together with the IT Security team; you then write the
Architecture Definition Document and engage a supplier to
implement it.
C.
You decide to kick off a project to address this concern and based on
the TOGAF 9.1 canonical model you start preparing the Architecture
Vision together with the IT Security team; here you define a set of
areas you will focus on that are: Authentication, Authorization, Audit,
Assurance, Availability, Asset Protection, Administration, Risk
Management.
The vision will address all these areas and give guidelines for the
future designs. You then engage the Enterprise Architects who would
be representative of the main architecture domains (Business, Data,
Application and Technology) and kick off an Architecture
Development iteration to analyze the current architecture from their
viewpoints and apply your guidelines to identify gaps and to design
the target architecture for every domain. Before starting phase G you
review the Migration and Implementation Plan with the CTO, the
domain architects and the IT Security Team to ensure that all the
CTO concerns are addressed and the risk of a successful hacking
attempt is mitigated.
D.
You Identify the key metamodel and the extensions to the content
metamodel. You then identify the key artifact and a style-specific
reference materials and maturity models. These will be applied to the
baseline architecture to mitigate the risk of a successful hacking
attempt.
Hand holding clues and approach tips from Faculty :
Issues in focus : Increasing number of hacking events
Issuing a Request for Architecture Work to analyze and address
possible gaps in the Security Architecture
To do : Addressing the concerns of CTO : reduce the likelihood of
a successful hacking attempt. Issued a Request for Architecture
Work. So look into Vision Phase now.
Vision Phase
Steps include, not necessary in strict sequential order :
Establishing the Architecture Project – Portfolio
Identifying Stakeholders, Concerns, and Business Requirements for
each project or the group portfolio
Elaborating the Business Goals, Business Drivers, and Constraints
Evaluate Business Capabilities of Enterprise in raising to level
expected by these projects
Assessing the Readiness for Business Transformation in the
Enterprise
Defining Scope : Breadth, Depth, Time period.
All four domains or only some of them is involved for this
project ?
Confirming and Elaborate Architecture Principles, including Business
Principles in the context of the projects in the portfolio
Thus Develop the Architecture Vision
Define the Target Architecture Value Propositions, through Business
Case, KPIs
Identify the Business Transformation Risks and Mitigation Activities
Developing Statement of Architecture Work; then Secure Approval
Addressing the concerns of CTO : reduce the likelihood of
a successful hacking attempt. Issued a Request for
Architecture Work. So look into Vision Phase now.
A. You decide to kick off a project to address the CTO’s concerns and
based on the TOGAF 9.1 canonical model you start preparing the
Architecture Vision together with the IT Security team; here you
define a set of areas you will focus on that are: Authentication,
Authorization, Audit, Assurance, Availability, Asset Protection,
Administration, Risk Management.
The vision will address all these areas and give guidelines for the
future designs. You then analyze the current architecture for every
architecture domain (Business, Data, Application and Technology) and
apply your guidelines to identify gaps and to design the target
architectures. Before starting phase G you review the Migration and
Implementation Plan with the CTO to ensure that all the concerns are
addressed and the risk of a successful hacking attempt is mitigated.
Kick off a project to address the CTO’s concerns and based on the
TOGAF 9.1
Start preparing the Architecture Vision together with the IT Security
team
Define a set of areas you will focus on that are : Authentication,
Authorization, Audit, Assurance, Availability, Asset Protection,
Administration, Risk Management. Stake holder engagement in Phase
A left out
Analyze the current architecture for every architecture domain
(Business, Data, Application and Technology)
Apply guidelines to identify gaps and to design the target
architectures
Before starting phase G you review the Migration and Implementation
Plan with the CTO to ensure that all the concerns are addressed and
the risk of a successful hacking attempt is mitigated – Not a Phase A
work. Here it only makes a progression plan as the Roadmap step.
B. You decide to kick off a project to address this concern and based
on the TOGAF 9 canonical model you start preparing the Architecture
Vision together with the IT Security team; you then write the
Architecture Definition Document and engage a supplier to implement
it.
Kick off a project to address the CTO’s concerns and based on the
TOGAF 9.1
Start preparing the Architecture Vision together with the IT Security
team
Write the Architecture Definition Document and engage a supplier to
implement it – wrong step
Whole answer very much incomplete
C. You decide to kick off a project to address this concern and based
on the TOGAF 9.1 canonical model you start preparing the
Architecture Vision together with the IT Security team; here you
define a set of areas you will focus on that are: Authentication,
Authorization, Audit, Assurance, Availability, Asset Protection,
Administration, Risk Management.
The vision will address all these areas and give guidelines for the
future designs. You then engage the Enterprise Architects who would
be representative of the main architecture domains (Business, Data,
Application and Technology) and kick off an Architecture Development
iteration to analyze the current architecture from their viewpoints and
apply your guidelines to identify gaps and to design the target
architecture for every domain. Before starting phase G you review the
Migration and Implementation Plan with the CTO, the domain
architects and the IT Security Team to ensure that all the CTO
concerns are addressed and the risk of a successful hacking attempt
is mitigated.
Kick off a project to address the CTO’s concerns and based on the
TOGAF 9.1
Start preparing the Architecture Vision together with the IT Security
team
Define a set of areas you will focus on that are : Authentication,
Authorization, Audit, Assurance, Availability, Asset Protection,
Administration, Risk Management.
Engage the Enterprise Architects who would be representative of the
main architecture domains (Business, Data, Application and
Technology)
Kick off an Architecture Development iteration to analyze the current
architecture from their viewpoints and apply your guidelines to
identify gaps and to design the target architecture for every domain
Before starting phase G you review the Migration and Implementation
Plan with the CTO to ensure that all the concerns are addressed and
the risk of a successful hacking attempt is mitigated – Not a Phase A
work. Here it only makes a progression plan as the Roadmap step.
All points are as per Phase A steps. Stakeholder is engaged.
D. You Identify the key metamodel and the extensions to the content
metamodel.
You then identify the key artifact and a style-specific reference
materials and maturity models.
These will be applied to the baseline architecture to mitigate the risk
of a successful hacking attempt.
You Identify the key metamodel and the extensions to the content
metamodel
You then identify the key artifact and a style-specific reference
materials and maturity models.
These will be applied to the baseline architecture to mitigate the risk
of a successful hacking attempt.
Metamodel and maturity models are not something tackled in Vision
Phase, that too for a specific concern. These apply to whole EA
process. So this option is absurd for this question.
Answer :
Best answer :
C
A : This is the second most correct answer. You need to involve the
main stakeholders to elaborate a correct design, it is unrealistic that a
person alone can perform this amount of design work on time and on
budget.
B : This is the third most correct answer, this answer is incomplete.
D : This is the Wrong answer. These steps are nonsense for this
scenario and partially referring to “using TOGAF to create SOA”
guidelines
Read the question to figure out which Phase it pertains to. Few
questions may involve more than one Phase.
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 208
FinAccounting Inc. is an online bookkeeping and accountancy firm.
They started as a start-up in 2004 but grown now into a mature
organisation with around 300 people. The group mainly focuses on
accounting (30%), bookkeeping (30%), marketing (8%), software
development (12%) and IT staff (18%). The service they deliver is
an online bookkeeping software solution and that service includes
delivering accountancy and tax services.
Since the beginning, the development team has been in the lead of
the direction of the software architecture, marketing and
bookkeepers & accounts pushed them to develop new features. IT
operations simply had to run and operate it. However since both
marketing and accountants pushed for new developments more and
more development is blocked with new projects while old problems
are still not fixed. Also old generation of code is still in the solution,
but needs a huge investment to replace it. The old code constrains
new developments. IT operations has a hard time to operate the
solution since there is lack of real development support as they are
overall located with new features. Besides that the customers keep
complaining about problems that exist even as new releases are
launched. These releases attract new customers but the limited
scalability of this model now becomes a real pain for everybody
involved.
The CEO calls in the managers from B&A, Development, Marketing,
IT operations and as a result of the sessions it is concluded that an
Enterprise Architecture practice must be setup. The CEO has clearly
indicated that the structure in his organisation has no coherence and
is loosely connected. As a result decisions are made in each silo
domain but not as a congruent one. As an outside EA consultant you
are assigned to help this organisation with setting up EA. The
framework TOGAF is selected and you are asked to develop an
approach to setup this EA capability inside the organisation and the
next action of making the projects roll.
Based on TOGAF, what is the best approach you should take ?
A.
You discuss with the stakeholders involved and make a stakeholder
map, which will give you clear communication lines for your
assignment. You suggest implementing the TOGAF ADM because it is
a comprehensive process for architecture development. You adjust it
to the needs of the organisation and start the implementation. Now
every project has to use the ADM and the communication plan will
make sure that everybody is involved, consulted or is a decision
maker. This will increase the architecture capability to the level that
is expected by the CEO.
B.
You implement architecture governance. You make strict processes
for new developments and you make sure that anyone can stop a
new development. You identify the stakeholders and bring them your
new process for governance. You take the business principles and
define architecture principles, which will enable the EA team to limit
the amount of out-of-boundary work. You implement the ADM to
deliver deliverables so there is a tangible result of architecture work.
C.
First you execute an assessment to identify the current and future
Capability Maturity based on Capability Maturity models. This gives
you input on the areas where to focus on. It is clear they need an EA
department to run the ADM and develop architectures. Now all the
requests for architecture change come into this department to be
handled. That means that the departments B&A, marketing, software
development and IT cannot start initiatives without the EA
department being involved.
D.
First you define the scope of the EA activity and based on the case
you suggest taking all architecture domains (Business, IS,
Technology) in specific projects. You identify the key business drivers
and make them fit with the architectural projects. You also define the
requirements for the EA work. You define the Architecture Principles.
Then you run an assessment to identify the current and future
Architecture capability levels. From there you define the knowledge
and high level processes needed for specific Architecture Projects.
Included in this part are the governance processes and resources
needed. After that the ADM method is customised and set to roll into
its iterations.
Hand holding clues and approach tips from Faculty :
Issues in focus :
development is blocked with new projects
old problems are still not fixed
decisions are made in each silo domain
Aims : setup this EA capability inside the organisation and the next
action of making the projects roll. : Means Preliminary Phase and
Vision Phase are both involved.
To do : Find the best approach you should take
To recollect steps of Preliminary Phase : TOGAF documentation
chapter 5.3
Steps include, not necessarily in strict sequential order :
Reviewing Organizational Context
Finding out a Sponsor for the whole Enterprise Architectural
Movement
Get Commitment of all high Level Stakeholders to EA first, for the
Movement
Come up with Scope of the elements of the organization who will
participate in the Movement
Define Architecture Footprint - the overall area of coverage – what
is in EA, what is not
Define a EA Framework.
Now Tailor TOGAF so that it is fine tuned for this Enterprise :
Obtain Commitment of Top Management for this Movement
To recollect steps of Vision Phase : TOGAF documentation chapter
6.3
Steps include, not necessary in strict sequential order :
Establishing the Architecture Project – Portfolio
Identifying Stakeholders, Concerns, and Business Requirements for
each project or the group portfolio
Elaborating the Business Goals, Business Drivers, and Constraints
Evaluate Business Capabilities of Enterprise in raising to level
expected by these projects
Assessing the Readiness for Business Transformation in the
Enterprise
Defining Scope : Breadth, Depth, Time period.
All four domains or only some of them is involved for this
project ?
Confirming and Elaborate Architecture Principles, including Business
Principles in the context of the projects in the portfolio
Thus Develop the Architecture Vision
Define the Target Architecture Value Propositions, through Business
Case, KPIs
Identify the Business Transformation Risks and Mitigation Activities
Developing Statement of Architecture Work; then Secure Approval
A. You discuss with the stakeholders involved and make a
stakeholder map, which will give you clear communication lines for
your assignment. You suggest implementing the TOGAF ADM because
it is a comprehensive process for architecture development. You
adjust it to the needs of the organisation and start the
implementation. Now every project has to use the ADM and the
communication plan will make sure that everybody is involved,
consulted or is a decision maker. This will increase the architecture
capability to the level that is expected by the CEO.
In tune with Steps :
Stakeholder map : Right step as per Vison Phase : Identifying
Stakeholders, Concerns, and Business Requirements for each project
or the group portfolio
But the earlier action of “Establishing the Architecture Project” is not
mentioned.
Suggest implementing the TOGAF ADM : Only step of Preliminary
Phase that is mentioned here. Step is : Define a EA Framework.
Components other than ADM are not mentioned.
Communication Plan : Important step of Vision Phase: It is part of
Statement of Architecture work for each Architecture project.
B. You implement architecture governance. You make strict processes
for new developments and you make sure that anyone can stop a
new development. You identify the stakeholders and bring them your
new process for governance. You take the business principles and
define architecture principles, which will enable the EA team to limit
the amount of out-of-boundary work. You implement the ADM to
deliver deliverables so there is a tangible result of architecture work.
In tune with Steps :
Implement architecture governance : Important step in Preliminary
Phase.
But : Anyone can stop a new development : An anti-Governance
point. Architecture Governance Board should have the power to stop
the projects due to specific reasons and not everyone in the
Enterprise,
Identify the stakeholders and bring them your new process for
governance : Not every stakeholder come under Architecture
governance. EA team is answerable to Governance Board and can
bring up specific actions of stakeholders which go against Principles or
prescribed processes to the Board.
You take the business principles and define architecture principles,
which will enable the EA team to limit the amount of out-of-boundary
work : Point is fine but not so relevant here. It is relevant to
Enterprise Architecture as a whole.
Implement the ADM : ADM is not implemented as one step. At best,
Vision Phases sets it rolling.
C. First you execute an assessment to identify the current and future
Capability Maturity based on Capability Maturity models. This gives
you input on the areas where to focus on. It is clear they need an EA
department to run the ADM and develop architectures. Now all the
requests for architecture change come into this department to be
handled. That means that the departments B&A, marketing, software
development and IT cannot start initiatives without the EA
department being involved.
In tune with Steps :
Execute an assessment to identify the current and future Capability
Maturity based on Capability Maturity models : Preliminary Phase 5.4 :
Maturity assessment, gaps, and resolution approach
Now all the requests for architecture change come into this
department to be handled : Very obvious point and not so relevant to
this situation alone. It is generic point.
D. First you define the scope of the EA activity and based on the case
you suggest taking all architecture domains (Business, IS,
Technology) in specific projects. You identify the key business drivers
and make them fit with the architectural projects. You also define the
requirements for the EA work. You define the Architecture Principles.
Then you run an assessment to identify the current and future
Architecture capability levels. From there you define the knowledge
and high level processes needed for specific Architecture Projects.
Included in this part are the governance processes and resources
needed. After that the ADM method is customised and set to roll into
its iterations.
In tune with Steps :
Define scope of EA activity : Relates to Preliminary Phase step : Scope
the enterprise organizations impacted
Taking all architecture domains (Business, IS, Technology) in specific
projects. Relates to a subsequent activity in Vision Phase :
Establishing the Architecture Project
You identify the key business drivers and make them fit with the
architectural projects : Preliminary Phase : Section 5.4 Restatement
of, or reference to, business principles, business goals, and business
drivers; followed by Vision Phase step : Elaborating the Business
Goals, Business Drivers, and Constraints
Define the requirements for the EA work : Preliminary Phase :
Request for Architecture work which makes the EA team arrive at
broad requirements for EA work
Define the Architecture Principles : Very important step of Preliminary
Phase
Run an assessment to identify the current and future Architecture
capability levels : Preliminary Phase 5.4 : Maturity assessment, gaps,
and resolution approach
Define the knowledge and high level processes needed for specific
Architecture Projects : Vision Phase step : Defining Scope : Breadth,
Depth, Time period
The governance processes and resources needed : Important step in
Preliminary Phase
ADM method is customised and set to roll into its iterations :
Preliminary Phase adopts TOGAF ADM. Thereafter Phase A and
subsequent Phases roll on
Answer :
Best Answer :
D
Every point motioned in this answer choice is proper and appears in
Preliminary Phase or Vision Phase. It may not be presented in the
answer choice in very specific and systematic order, but nowhere that
Vision Phase step is made to appear before a Preliminary Phase step
in each of the sentences. And no points in the answer choice
contradicts what TOGAF suggests.
Second best : A
Many steps of vision Phase and one step of Preliminary Phase is
mentioned. Nevertheless the answer here is not covering more
important points of both Phases. However no points in the answer
choice contradicts what TOGAF suggests. Tis answer seems to bring
up a few more positive points for the situation at hand as compared
to answer choice C
Next best : C
Vague points. However no points in the answer choice contradicts
what TOGAF suggests.
Worst answer : B
The brown colour making by us indicates that points are not of high
rank in choosing this as a good answer. This is worst among the four
answers since it does not bring out more points positive to the
situation and aim.
This is a tougher exercise compared to earlier ones.
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 209
OneStopShop LLC, established as a family business in 1910 is a
retailer which satisfies a wide range of durable goods and products to
the consumer's personal and residential needs.
OneStopShop LLC has sales channels in the form of physical stores in
all major sites in Europe (London, Milan, Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin,
Antwerp, Madrid) as well as 150+ small physical stores in small
residential areas.
The internet as a sales channel has rapidly undermined the market
domination of OneStopShop LLC. Previous attempts to transform
OneStopShop LLC to a premium internet channel for durable goods
and products have failed due to conflict of interest between
stakeholders. This transformation must now be successful or
OneStopShop LLC will go bankrupt.
OneStopShop LLC has a mature architecture capability and CFO/CEO
has assigned you as lead enterprise architect for this transformation
program. The end goal is to have a close down of the 150+ physical
stores and an internet channel where all goods of OneStopShop LLC
can be purchased world wide. Your first task is that you and your
team ensure that all stakeholders are identified and their input is
used.
A.
Using brainstorm and a supportive organisation diagram identify all
the stakeholders who will be affected by this engagement. Group
these stakeholders, determine their ability to disrupt, their
commitment and include their readiness to support the architecture
engagement. Shorten the list of stakeholders and determine the
strategy for stakeholder approach using power/interest matrix.
Understand and validate stakeholder (group) concerns. Identify
viewpoints which will cover the concerns. Document results in a
Stakeholder Map and incorporate into the communications plan.
B.
Using brainstorm and a supportive organisation diagram identify all
the stakeholders who will be affected by this engagement. Bring all
stakeholders together and stress on the importance of cooperation.
Using business scenario's come up with a scenario's which has the
largest consensus with the stakeholders. Usually it requires several
stakeholder group meetings before all conflicts of interest are
resolved and consensus is found. Document the outcome in the
communication plan which includes a timetable describing which
communications will occur with which stakeholder groups at what
time and in what location. The stakeholders must formally sign this
communication plan as this will avoid introduction of new conflict of
interest.
C.
Identify all the stakeholders who will be affected by this engagement
using stakeholder management techniques. Group these
stakeholders, determine their ability to disrupt and their commitment.
Shorten the list by removing the informal stakeholders. Determine
the strategy for stakeholder approach using power/interest matrix.
Document results in a Stakeholder Map and incorporate into the
communications plan. Understand and validate stakeholder (group)
concerns. Identify viewpoints which will cover the concerns.
Document results in a template Stakeholder Map and incorporate into
the communications plan.
D.
Identify all the stakeholders who will be affected by this engagement
using stakeholder management techniques. Group these
stakeholders, determine their ability to disrupt, their commitment and
include their readiness to support the architecture engagement.
Shorten the list by removing the informal stakeholders. Determine
the strategy for stakeholder approach using power/interest matrix.
Document results in a Stakeholder Map and incorporate into the
communications plan. Understand and validate stakeholder (group)
concerns. Document outcome in a template Stakeholder Map and
incorporate into the communications plan. Identify views which will
cover the concerns.
Hand holding clues and approach tips from Faculty :
Issues in focus :
Attempts to transform OneStopShop LLC to a premium internet
channel for durable goods and products have failed due to conflict
of interest between stakeholders.
This transformation must now be successful.
To do : ensure that all stakeholders are identified and their input is
used.
To ensure that all stakeholders are identified and their input
is used
To recollect steps of Vision Phase : TOGAF documentation chapter 6.3
Steps include, not necessary in strict sequential order :
Establishing the Architecture Project – Portfolio
Identifying Stakeholders, Concerns, and Business Requirements for
each project or the group portfolio
Elaborating the Business Goals, Business Drivers, and Constraints
Evaluate Business Capabilities of Enterprise in raising to level expected
by these projects
Assessing the Readiness for Business Transformation in the Enterprise
Defining Scope : Breadth, Depth, Time period.
All four domains or only some of them is involved for this
project ?
Confirming and Elaborate Architecture Principles, including Business
Principles in the context of the projects in the portfolio
Thus Develop the Architecture Vision
Define the Target Architecture Value Propositions, through Business
Case, KPIs
Identify the Business Transformation Risks and Mitigation Activities
Developing Statement of Architecture Work; then Secure Approval ]
Note : Power – Index Matrix is same as :
This qualification is cross-referenced with the role played in the
context of the current project :
• The executive management, who defines strategic goals
• The client, who is responsible for the allocated budget, with regard
to the expected goals
• The user, who directly interacts with the system in the course of his
or her activities
• The provider, who delivers the component elements of the
architecture, notably its software components
• The sponsor, who drives and guides the work
• The Enterprise Architect, who turns business goals into reality within
the structure of the system
A. Using brainstorm and a supportive organisation diagram identify
all the stakeholders who will be affected by this engagement. Group
these stakeholders, determine their ability to disrupt, their
commitment and include their readiness to support the architecture
engagement. Shorten the list of stakeholders and determine the
strategy for stakeholder approach using power/interest matrix.
Understand and validate stakeholder (group) concerns. Identify
viewpoints which will cover the concerns. Document results in a
Stakeholder Map and incorporate into the communications plan.
Organisation diagram - stakeholder engagement
Stakeholder, ability to disrupt ( power) – they have conflicted before
also
Stakeholder commitment, readiness to support the engagement
Strategy for stakeholder approach using power/interest matrix
Validate stakeholder concerns
Identify viewpoints
Stakeholder Map
Communications Plan
B. Using brainstorm and a supportive organisation diagram identify all
the stakeholders who will be affected by this engagement. Bring all
stakeholders together and stress on the importance of cooperation.
Using business scenario's come up with a scenario's which has the
largest consensus with the stakeholders. Usually it requires several
stakeholder group meetings before all conflicts of interest are
resolved and consensus is found. Document the outcome in the
communication plan which includes a timetable describing which
communications will occur with which stakeholder groups at what
time and in what location. The stakeholders must formally sign this
communication plan as this will avoid introduction of new conflict of
interest.
Organisation diagram - stakeholder engagement
Joint stakeholder addressing : - Not in TOGAF documentation
Business scenarios ( optional in Phase A) – obtain stakeholder
consensus : - Not in documentation
Several meetings to do so - : - Not in TOGAF documentation
Communications Plan – followed by Roadmap
Stakeholders commit through signature : - Not in TOGAF
documentation
C. Identify all the stakeholders who will be affected by this
engagement using stakeholder management techniques. Group these
stakeholders, determine their ability to disrupt and their commitment.
Shorten the list by removing the informal stakeholders. Determine the
strategy for stakeholder approach using power/interest matrix.
Document results in a Stakeholder Map and incorporate into the
communications plan. Understand and validate stakeholder (group)
concerns. Identify viewpoints which will cover the concerns.
Document results in a template Stakeholder Map and incorporate into
the communications plan.
Identify affected stakeholders. Engage them
Stakeholder grouping, based on ability to disrupt ( power)
Strategy for stakeholder approach using power/interest matrix
Stakeholder Map
Communications Plan
D. Identify all the stakeholders who will be affected by this
engagement using stakeholder management techniques. Group these
stakeholders, determine their ability to disrupt, their commitment and
include their readiness to support the architecture engagement.
Shorten the list by removing the informal stakeholders. Determine the
strategy for stakeholder approach using power/interest matrix.
Document results in a Stakeholder Map and incorporate into the
communications plan. Understand and validate stakeholder (group)
concerns. Document outcome in a template Stakeholder Map and
incorporate into the communications plan. Identify views which will
cover the concerns.
Stakeholder Management Techniques
Stakeholder, ability to disrupt ( power)
Stakeholder commitment, readiness to support the engagement
Identify viewpoints
Stakeholder Map
Communications Plan
Answer :
Best answer :
A
Second best : D, with validating stakeholder missing
Next best : C
Worst answer : B, out of sync with TOGAF Phase A steps
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 210
Your role is that of Lead Enterprise Architect within a vacation
property management firm that has been growing through
acquisition. The firm manages over 200 resort properties across
North America. Many of the resort properties use the same internal
IT systems that they used before they were acquired. Until recently,
the only requirement that has been placed on each property is that
they use a standard financial reporting system to report their
financial results to the headquarters on a weekly basis.
The CEO has stated his concerns about the inefficiencies of the
current approach and identified the need to change. He has defined
a new strategic vision that will enhance the business by standardizing
its operations across the network to provide consolidated financial,
human resources, logistics, sales and marketing, and yield
management. He has also stated that he expects results by the end
of the current fiscal year.
These changes will provide the company with improved utilization of
its capacity and more efficient operations. The addition of a
corporate-wide data warehouse will provide analytics that will enable
the marketing group to improve its ability to target advertising into
key markets to improve yields.
The firm has a mature enterprise architecture practice and uses
TOGAF 9 as the method and guiding framework. The CIO is the
sponsor of the activity.
In planning this change, the Chief Architect engaged the services of a
well-known consulting firm that specializes in business strategy. An
initial study has been conducted to identify the strategic changes
needed to implement the CEO's vision. This recently completed with
approval of a strategic architecture encompassing the entire firm,
including detailed requirements and recommendations.
Based on the recommendations from the initial study, the firm has
taken the decision to adopt a packaged suite of integrated
applications that is tailored to the needs of the hospitality industry.
You have been asked by the Chief Architect to justify the best
approach for architecture development to realize the CEO's vision.
Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer ?
A. You recommend that the target architecture is defined first,
followed by transition planning. This is because the vision is well
understood and the strategic architecture agreed. This will ensure
that the current problems and inefficiencies of the baseline
architecture are not carried forward, and that the proposed solution
addresses the requirements identified in the initial study.
B. You recommend that the team focus on architecture definition,
with a specific emphasis on understanding the strategic change
parameters of the business strategy. Once understood, the team will
be in the best position to identify the requirements, drivers, issues,
and constraints for this engagement. You would ensure that the
target architecture addresses non-functional requirements so as to
ensure the target architecture is robust and secure.
C. You recommend that the team focus on defining the target
architecture by going through the architecture definition phases (BD). This is because the initial study identified the need to change.
This will ensure that the change can be defined in a structured
manner and address the requirements needed to realize the vision.
D. You recommend that this engagement define the baseline
Technology Architecture first in order to assess the current
infrastructure capacity and capability. Then the focus should be on
transition planning and architecture deployment. This will identify
retirements to ensure that the projects are sequenced in an optimal
fashion so as to realize the vision.
Best Answer : D
Read the question to figure out which Phase it pertains to. Few
questions may involve more than one Phase.
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 211
FinAccounting Inc. is an online bookkeeping and accountancy firm.
They started as a start-up in 2004 but grown now into a mature
organisation with around 300 people. The group mainly focuses on
accounting (30%), bookkeeping (30%), marketing (8%), software
development (12%) and IT staff (18%). The service they deliver is
an online bookkeeping software solution and that service includes
delivering accountancy and tax services.
Since the beginning, the development team has been in the lead of
the direction of the software architecture, marketing and
bookkeepers & accounts pushed them to develop new features. IT
operations simply had to run and operate it. However since both
marketing and accountants pushed for new developments more and
more development is blocked with new projects while old problems
are still not fixed. Also old generation of code is still in the solution,
but needs a huge investment to replace it. The old code constrains
new developments. IT operations has a hard time to operate the
solution since there is lack of real development support as they are
overall located with new features. Besides that the customers keep
complaining about problems that exist even as new releases are
launched. These releases attract new customers but the limited
scalability of this model now becomes a real pain for everybody
involved.
The CEO calls in the managers from B &A, Development, Marketing,
IT operations and as a result of the sessions it is concluded that an
Enterprise Architecture practice must be setup. The CEO has clearly
indicated that the structure in his organisation has no coherence and
is loosely connected. As a result decisions are made in each silo
domain but not as a congruent one. As an outside EA consultant you
are assigned to help this organisation with setting up EA. The
framework TOGAF is selected and you are asked to develop an
approach to setup this EA capability inside the organisation.
Based on TOGAF, what is the best approach you should take ?
A.
You discuss with the stakeholders involved and make a stakeholder
map, which will give you clear communication lines for your
assignment. You suggest implementing the TOGAF ADM because it is
a comprehensive process for architecture development. You adjust it
to the needs of the organisation and start the implementation. Now
every project has to use the ADM and the communication plan will
make sure that everybody is involved, consulted or is a decision
maker. This will increase the architecture capability to the level that
is expected by the CEO.
B.
You implement architecture governance. You make strict processes
for new developments and you make sure that everybody can stop a
new development. You identify the stakeholders and bring them your
new process for governance. You take the business principles and
define architecture principles, which will enable the EA team to limit
the amount of out-of-boundary work. You implement the ADM to
deliver deliverables so there is a tangible result of architecture work.
C.
First you execute an assessment to identify the current and future
Capability Maturity based on Capability Maturity models. This gives
you input on the areas where to focus on. It is clear they need an EA
department to run the ADM and develop architectures. Now all the
requests for architecture change come into this department to be
handled. That means that the departments B & A, marketing,
software development and IT cannot start initiatives without the EA
department being involved.
D.
First you define the scope of the EA activity and based on the case
you suggest taking all architecture domains (Business, IS,
Technology). You identify the key business drivers and make them fit
with the EA work. You also define the requirements for the EA work.
You define the Architecture Principles. Then you run an assessment
to identify the current and future Architecture capability levels. From
there you define the role, knowledge and processes needed.
Included in this part are the governance processes and resources
needed. After that the ADM method is customised and
implemented.
Hand holding clues and approach tips from Faculty :
Issues in focus :
development is blocked with new projects
old problems are still not fixed
decisions are made in each silo domain
Aims : Setting up EA : develop an approach to setup this EA
capability
To do : Find the best approach you should take
Develop an approach to setup EA capability
To recollect steps of Preliminary Phase : TOGAF documentation
chapter 5.3
Steps include, not necessarily in strict sequential order :
Reviewing Organizational Context
Finding out a Sponsor for the whole Enterprise Architectural
Movement
Get Commitment of all high Level Stakeholders to EA first, for the
Movement
Come up with Scope of the elements of the organization who will
participate in the Movement
Define Architecture Footprint - the overall area of coverage – what
is in EA, what is not
Define a EA Framework.
Now Tailor TOGAF so that it is fine tuned for this Enterprise :
Obtain Commitment of Top Management for this Movement
To recollect steps of Vision Phase : TOGAF documentation chapter
6.3
Steps include, not necessary in strict sequential order :
Establishing the Architecture Project – Portfolio
Identifying Stakeholders, Concerns, and Business Requirements for
each project or the group portfolio
Elaborating the Business Goals, Business Drivers, and Constraints
Evaluate Business Capabilities of Enterprise in raising to level
expected by these projects
Assessing the Readiness for Business Transformation in the
Enterprise
Defining Scope : Breadth, Depth, Time period.
All four domains or only some of them is involved for this
project ?
Confirming and Elaborate Architecture Principles, including Business
Principles in the context of the projects in the portfolio
Thus Develop the Architecture Vision
Define the Target Architecture Value Propositions, through Business
Case, KPIs
Identify the Business Transformation Risks and Mitigation Activities
Developing Statement of Architecture Work; then Secure Approval
A. You discuss with the stakeholders involved and make a
stakeholder map, which will give you clear communication lines for
your assignment. You suggest implementing the TOGAF ADM because
it is a comprehensive process for architecture development. You
adjust it to the needs of the organisation and start the
implementation. Now every project has to use the ADM and the
communication plan will make sure that everybody is involved,
consulted or is a decision maker. This will increase the architecture
capability to the level that is expected by the CEO.
In tune with Steps :
Stakeholder ….
Communication …
Adjust TOGAF
B. You implement architecture governance. You make strict
processes for new developments and you make sure that everybody
can stop a new development. You identify the stakeholders and bring
them your new process for governance. You take the business
principles and define architecture principles, which will enable the EA
team to limit the amount of out-of-boundary work. You implement the
ADM to deliver deliverables so there is a tangible result of architecture
work.
In tune with Steps :
… Governance
Stop development power given to …..
Identify stakeholders
Define …… Principles from ……
Implement …
C. First you execute an assessment to identify the current and future
Capability Maturity based on Capability Maturity models. This gives
you input on the areas where to focus on. It is clear they need an EA
department to run the ADM and develop architectures. Now all the
requests for architecture change come into this department to be
handled. That means that the departments B&A, marketing, software
development and IT cannot start initiatives without the EA
department being involved.
In tune with Steps :
Capability ….
Changes …
D. First you define the scope of the EA activity and based on the case
you suggest taking all architecture domains (Business, IS,
Technology). You identify the key business drivers and make them fit
with the EA work. You also define the requirements for the EA work.
You define the Architecture Principles. Then you run an assessment to
identify the current and future Architecture capability levels. From
there you define the role, knowledge and processes needed. Included
in this part are the governance processes and resources needed. After
that the ADM method is customised and implemented.
In tune with Steps :
Domains …
Drivers …
Capability ….
Governance …
Implement ADM
…
Answer :
Best Answer :
D
Figure out why this the best answer.
Second best : A
Next best : C
Worst answer : B
Find out what is the ‘task’ to be achieved before start thinking of the
answer.
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 212
MobilComs International is a Major Tier3 telecommunication company
with offices in 15 nations. The hard competition and technological
advance is pushing MobilComs to take an important strategic
decision: the upgrade of its mobile network. The CTO decided to bid
for a new mobile technology the LTE (Long Term Evolution) and
upgrade the access and transport networks in order to enable this
new technology to be sold to customers in 18 months.
This is a very challenging transformation programme that directly
impacts the core business of the enterprise. The enterprise already
has an advanced IT Architecture maturity level : every geography in
the organization has an Enterprise and IT Architecture team,
managed by a Chief Architect that reports to a Global Chief. Every
month, there is a meeting of the GASB (Global Architecture Steering
Board) led by the Global Chief Architect with the presence of all the
local Chief Architects.
The CTO sponsored you the Global Chief Architect to present at the
next session of the GASB the architecture vision for the roll-out of the
LTE technology to all the 15 local instances of MobilComs. Define
according to TOGAF 9.1 what steps you need to perform to
successfully complete the task assigned.
A.
You kick off the Architecture Project and focus on building a
stakeholder map that will mainly include the CTO and the local Chief
Architects. You then interview all the local Chief Architects trying to
identify their concerns and define their Business Requirements. Then
you confirm and elaborate business goals, drivers and constraints.
You evaluate the business capabilities and assess the transformation
readiness for the business. All these steps help you identifying the
scope to develop an Architecture Vision that reflects an effective
Target Architecture. You then add to your presentation for the GASB
a set of Business Transformation risks and propose some activities to
mitigate them. You finally assess the work products required to be
produced against the business performance requirements, to be
approved when presenting to the board.
B.
You kick off the Architecture Project and focus on building a
stakeholder map that will be mainly composed by the CTO and the
local Chief Architects. You then interview all the local Chief Architects
trying to identify their requirements. You run a capability assessment
and scope the organization to develop an Architecture Vision that
reflects an effective Baseline Architecture. You then add to your
presentation for the GASB a set of Business Transformation risks and
propose some activities to mitigate them. You finally write an
architecture contract that will be approved by the boards during the
meeting.
C.
You define the baseline Business, Data, Application and Technology
architectures; you then design the related Target Architectures
according to the CTO’s requirements. You prepare a presentation for
the Board where presenting the impact on every local MobilComs
instance. The set of decisions you took will be communicated during
the next GASB meeting to the local Chief Architects that will formally
recognize them as part of the Statement of Architecture Work.
D.
You kick off the project focusing on building a stakeholder map that
will be mainly composed by the CTO and the local Chief Architects.
You then interview all the local Chief Architects trying to identify their
concerns and define their Business Requirements. Then you confirm
and elaborate business goals, Drivers and Constraints. You select
reference models, viewpoints, and Tools. You evaluate the business
capabilities and assess the transformation readiness for the business.
All these steps help you identifying the scope to develop an
Architecture Vision that reflects an effective Target Architecture. You
then add to your presentation for the GASB a set of Business
Transformation risks and propose some activities to mitigate them.
You finally assess the work products required to be produced against
the business performance requirements, to be approved when
presenting to the board.
Hand holding clues and approach tips from Faculty :
Issues in focus :
New mobile LTE Technology rollout
Challenging transformation programme
To do : To present Vision for Rollout, steps to perform
To present Vision for Rollout, steps to perform
To recollect steps of Vision Phase : TOGAF documentation chapter 6.3
Steps include, not necessary in strict sequential order :
Establishing the Architecture Project – Portfolio
Identifying Stakeholders, Concerns, and Business Requirements for
each project or the group portfolio
Elaborating the Business Goals, Business Drivers, and Constraints
Evaluate Business Capabilities of Enterprise in raising to level
expected by these projects
Assessing the Readiness for Business Transformation in the Enterprise
Defining Scope : Breadth, Depth, Time period.
All four domains or only some of them is involved for this
project ?
Confirming and Elaborate Architecture Principles, including Business
Principles in the context of the projects in the portfolio
Thus Develop the Architecture Vision
Define the Target Architecture Value Propositions, through Business
Case, KPIs
Identify the Business Transformation Risks and Mitigation Activities
Developing Statement of Architecture Work; then Secure Approval
A. You kick off the Architecture Project and focus on building a
stakeholder map that will mainly include the CTO and the local Chief
Architects. You then interview all the local Chief Architects trying to
identify their concerns and define their Business Requirements. Then
you confirm and elaborate business goals, drivers and constraints.
You evaluate the business capabilities and assess the transformation
readiness for the business. All these steps help you identifying the
scope to develop an Architecture Vision that reflects an effective
Target Architecture. You then add to your presentation for the GASB a
set of Business Transformation risks and propose some activities to
mitigate them. You finally assess the work products required to be
produced against the business performance requirements, to be
approved when presenting to the board.
Stakeholder Map
Identify concerns, in terms of Business Requirements
Confirm business goals, drivers and constraints
Evaluate the business capabilities and assess the transformation
readiness
Identifying the scope to develop an Architecture Vision, reflecting
Target Architecture
Business Transformation risks mitigation plans
Work products assessed, to be approved
B. You kick off the Architecture Project and focus on building a
stakeholder map that will be mainly composed by the CTO and the
local Chief Architects. You then interview all the local Chief Architects
trying to identify their requirements. You run a capability assessment
and scope the organization to develop an Architecture Vision that
reflects an effective Baseline Architecture. You then add to your
presentation for the GASB a set of Business Transformation risks and
propose some activities to mitigate them. You finally write an
architecture contract that will be approved by the boards during the
meeting.
Stakeholder Map
Identify concerns, only from CTO, Architects
Capability Assessment
Identifying the scope
Business Transformation risks, mitigation plans
Contract for Approval – Not as per TOGAF documentation
C. You define the baseline Business, Data, Application and
Technology architectures; you then design the related Target
Architectures according to the CTO’s requirements. You prepare a
presentation for the Board where presenting the impact on every local
MobilComs instance. The set of decisions you took will be
communicated during the next GASB meeting to the local Chief
Architects that will formally recognize them as part of the Statement
of Architecture Work.
Define the baseline Business, Data, Application and Technology
architectures – not the first step for Vision and often these are steps
in other Phases
Presentation to the Board ( without a Vision ?)
D. You kick off the project focusing on building a stakeholder map
that will be mainly composed by the CTO and the local Chief
Architects. You then interview all the local Chief Architects trying to
identify their concerns and define their Business Requirements. Then
you confirm and elaborate business goals, Drivers and Constraints.
You select reference models, viewpoints, and Tools. You evaluate the
business capabilities and assess the transformation readiness for the
business. All these steps help you identifying the scope to develop an
Architecture Vision that reflects an effective Target Architecture. You
then add to your presentation for the GASB a set of Business
Transformation risks and propose some activities to mitigate them.
You finally assess the work products required to be produced against
the business performance requirements, to be approved when
presenting to the board.
Stakeholder Map- only with CTO, Architects
Identify concerns, only from CTO, Architects
Confirm business goals, drivers and constraints
Select reference models, viewpoints, and Tools – only a feature of
subsequent Phases
Evaluate the business capabilities and assess the transformation
readiness
Identifying the scope to develop an Architecture Vision, reflecting
Target Architecture
Business Transformation risks, mitigation plans
Work products assessed, to be approved
Answer :
The best answer is :
A
D : This is the second most correct answer. “Select reference models,
viewpoints, and Tools” are steps of phases B, C and D.
B : This is the third most correct answer because: It is not a complete
answer and the Architecture Contract is not generated at this phase.
C : This is the Wrong answer. This is not following TOGAF and you
cannot take decisions on the full architecture of the enterprise without
first gathering the local organizations’ concerns and discuss the
solution with the steering board.
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 213
You have been assigned the role of Lead Enterprise Architect for a
manufacturing firm that specializes in musical instruments. The firm
has been established for over 100 years, operating in North America
for most of that time. In the last ten years, the firm has expanded
into European markets and will soon establish a market in Latin
America. A future expansion into the Asia Pacific region is also
planned.
The firm is organized into several business units that each focus on
manufacturing particular families of instruments such as brass,
woodwind, and percussion. Each business unit has acquired other
producers to expand its manufacturing capacity. This has resulted in
a complex environment with a high diversity of business and
manufacturing systems.
The Enterprise Architecture (EA) program within the firm has been
functioning for several years. It has made significant progress in
consolidating the technology portfolio and establishing key standards.
The CIO and the COO are pint sponsors of the EA program.
The EA program is mature, with an active Architecture Board and a
well-defined architecture process and standard content templates
based on the TOGAF 9 Architecture Content Framework.
The EA process framework is well coordinated with the PMO,
Systems Development, and Operations functions.
The firm has completed a strategic plan to reorganize its Sales &
Marketing organization according to the four target geographic
markets. One of the goals of this reorganization is to improve the
ability of Marketing to collect more meaningful market analytics that
will enable each sector to better address market needs with effective
marketing campaigns and global product presence.
A Request for Architecture Work to address the goals of the
reorganization has been approved. As the architecture team
commences its work, the CIO has expressed concerns about whether
the firm will be able to adapt to the proposed architecture and how
to manage the associated risks.
You have been asked how to address the concerns of the CIO.
Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer ?
A. In Phase B, the team should create a set of views that will enable
them to identify the factors that will influence the successful
introduction of the architecture into the organization. There should
then be an assessment of each factor on a maturity scale that will
allow the team to gauge the urgency, readiness, and degree of
difficulty to fix. These factors can then be used to assess the initial
risks associated with the proposed architecture.
B. In Phase A the team should analyze their risk by completing an
Implementation Factor Assessment and Deduction Matrix to identify
the particular risks associated with the implementation and
deployment. The matrix should include a list of factors to be
considered, their descriptions, and constraints that should be taken
into account. These factors can then be used to assess the initial
risks associated with the proposed architecture.
C. In Phase A, the team should use the Business Transformation
Readiness Assessment technique to identify the factors that will
influence the successful introduction of the architecture into the
organization. The assessment should include determining the
readiness rating for each factor based on a maturity scale that will
allow the team to gauge the urgency, readiness, and degree of
difficulty to fix. These factors can then be used to assess the initial
risks associated with the proposed architecture.
D. In Phase A, the team should conduct a Business Scenario to
identify the stakeholders' concerns and the resulting retirements.
Once the retirements have been identified, they can be assessed in
terms of their risks. The risks should be evaluated in terms of how
they could be avoided, transferred, or mitigated. Any risks that
cannot be resolved should be identified as residual risks and their
disposition should be decided by the Architecture Board.
Best Answer : C
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 214
You are serving as the Lead Enterprise Architect at a major supplier
in the automotive industry. The company is headquartered in
Cleveland, Ohio with manufacturing plants across the United States,
Brazil, Germany, Japan and South Korea. Each of these plants has
been operating its own planning and production scheduling systems,
as well as custom developed applications that drive the automated
production equipment at each plant.
The company is implementing lean manufacturing principles to
minimize waste and improve the efficiency of all of its production
operations. During a recent exercise held for internal quality
improvement, it was determined that a significant reduction in
process waste could be achieved by replacing the current planning
and scheduling systems with a common Enterprise Resource Planning
(ERP) system located in the Cleveland data center.
This central system would provide support to each of the plants
replacing the functionality in the existing systems. It would also
eliminate the need for full data centers at each of the plant facilities.
A reduced number of IT staff could support the remaining
applications. In some cases, a third-party contractor could provide
those staff.
The Enterprise Architecture department has been operating for
several years and has mature, well developed architecture
governance and development processes that are strongly based on
TOGAF 9.
At a recent meeting, the Architecture Board approved a Request for
Architecture Work sponsored by the Chief Engineer of Global
Manufacturing Operations. The request covered the initial
architectural investigations and the development of a comprehensive
architecture to plan the transformation.
The Common ERP Deployment architecture project team has now
been formed, and the project team has been asked to develop an
Architecture Vision that will achieve the desired outcomes and
benefits. Some of the plant managers have expressed concern about
the security and reliability of diving their planning and production
scheduling from a remote centralized system. The Chief Engineer
wants to know how these concerns can be addressed.
During the initial meeting of the Common ERP Deployment
architecture project team, a number of alternative recommendations
for how to proceed are put forward by members of the team.
You have been asked to select the most appropriate recommendation
to ensure that the team evaluates different approaches to the
problem and clarifies the requirements for the architecture.
Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer ?
A. The team should develop Baseline and Target Architectures for
each of the manufacturing plants, ensuring that the views
corresponding to selected viewpoints address key concerns of the
stakeholders. A consolidated gap analysis between the architectures
will then be used to validate the approach, and determine the
capability increments needed to achieve the target state.
B. The team should exercise due diligence and carefully research
vendor literature and conduct a series of briefings with vendors that
are on the current approved supplier list. Based on the findings from
the research, the team should define a preliminary Architecture
Vision. The team should then use that model to build consensus
among the key stakeholders.
C. The team should use stakeholder analysis to understand who has
concerns about the initiative. The team should then hold a series of
interviews at each of the manufacturing plants using the business
scenario technique. This will then enable them to identify and
document the key high- level stakeholder requirements for the
architecture.
D. The team should conduct a pilot project that will enable vendors
on the short list to demonstrate potential solutions that will address
the concerns of the stakeholders. Based on the findings of that pilot
project, a complete set of retirements will be developed that will
drive the evolution of the architecture.
Best Answer : C
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 215
MegaMart is a Retail Chain which has expanded throughout India and
the Far East.
The CEO and CIO decide that there is a crying need to put an
Enterprise Architecture in place to realize MegaMart's strategy to
expand its revenue and diversify. The CIO has evaluated and decided
to go in for TOGAF9 and adapt it to his enterprise requirements.
The Preliminary and Vision Phase have been completed.
As such very few architectural artifacts exist and the target
architecture as of now is not very clear.
As the Lead Architect you need to guide your team of architects for
the definition of Business Architecture and subsequent Phases.
Select the best option.
A. In the first iteration start with the definition of the Target Business
Architecture using a Top down Approach. Then keep on iterating in
Phase B till the Target Business Architecture is refined before going
to Phase C and Phase D. After Phase C and Phase D are over, iterate
again to Phase B and define the baseline Business Architecture,
analyze the gaps finalize the Architecture Definitions documents and
proceed to Phase C and Phase D.
B. In the first iteration start with the definition of the Baseline
Business Architecture using a Top Down approach. Define the
Architecture Definition document after analyzing the impacts and
reviewing with the stakeholders. Then proceed to Phase C and Phase
D. In the next iteration finalize the Target Business Architecture and
proceed to Phase C and Phase D.
C. In the first iteration start with the definition of the Baseline
Business Architecture using a Bottom Up approach. Define the
Architecture Definition document after analyzing the impacts and
reviewing with the stakeholders. Proceed to Phase C and Phase D. In
the next iteration finalize the Target Business Architecture, determine
the gaps and the roadmap, and the impact and update the
Architecture Definition document after analyzing the impacts and
reviewing with the stakeholders. Then proceed with the iteration.
D. In the first iteration start with the definition of the Target Business
Architecture using a Top Down approach. Define the Architecture
Definition document after analyzing the impacts and reviewing with
the stakeholders and proceed to Phase C and Phase D. In the next
iteration finalize the Baseline Business Architecture, determine the
gaps and the roadmap, and the impact and update the Architecture
Definition document. After analyzing the impacts and reviewing with
the stakeholders. Then proceed with the iteration.
Issues in focus :
Put an Enterprise Architecture in place to realize the strategy to
expand its revenue and diversify.
As such very few architectural artifacts exist and the target
architecture as of now is not very clear.
Aim :
You need to guide your team of architects for the definition of
Business Architecture and subsequent Phases.
To do : Find the best approach
This pertains to Chapter 18 : Applying Iteration to the ADM
DO NOT PROCEED TILL IT IS OPEN IN A WINDOW IN YOUR
SYSTEM
Refer to 18.4 Approaches to Architecture Development :
Two approaches can be adopted within the ADM for the
development of architectures :
■ Baseline First : in this style, an assessment of the baseline
landscape is used to identify problem areas and improvement
opportunities
This process is most suitable when the baseline is complex, not
clearly understood, or agreed upon. This approach is common
where organizational units have had a high degree of autonomy.
■ Target First : in this style, the target solution is elaborated in
detail and then mapped back to the baseline, in order to identify
change activity
This process is suitable when a target state is agreed at a high level
and where the enterprise wishes to effectively transition to the
target model.
A. In the first iteration start with the definition of the Target Business
Architecture using a Top down Approach. Then keep on iterating in
Phase B till the Target Business Architecture is refined before going to
Phase C and Phase D. After Phase C and Phase D are over, iterate
again to Phase B and define the baseline Business Architecture,
analyze the gaps finalize the Architecture Definitions documents and
proceed to Phase C and Phase D.
Situation is that of “As such very few architectural artifacts exist and
the target architecture as of now is not very clear” : This may not
need a Top Down approach in every phase.
In the first iteration start with the definition of the Target Business
Architecture using a Top down Approach – Not possible since the
situation states that target architecture as of now is not very clear.
Keep on iterating in Phase B till the Target Business Architecture is
refined : Suggests multiple iteration ( may be with successive version
numbers) in Business Architecture till target is understood. Acceptable
only if the step above is proper.
After Phase C and Phase D are over, iterate again to Phase B and
define the baseline Business Architecture : It is better if the Baseline
is defined in Business Architecture before proceeding to Phase C and
D.
B. In the first iteration start with the definition of the Baseline
Business Architecture using a Top Down approach. Define the
Architecture Definition document after analyzing the impacts and
reviewing with the stakeholders. Then proceed to Phase C and Phase
D. In the next iteration finalize the Target Business Architecture and
proceed to Phase C and Phase D.
Start with the definition of the Baseline Business Architecture using a
Top Down approach – – Not possible since the situation states that
target architecture as of now is not very clear
Define the Architecture Definition document after analyzing the
impacts and reviewing with the stakeholders – True. Architecture
Definition document is first defined in Business Architecture Phase :
See 7.3.9 Create the Architecture Definition Document
In the next iteration finalize the Target Business Architecture and
proceed to Phase C and Phase D. – this contradicts the first point
above
C. In the first iteration start with the definition of the Baseline
Business Architecture using a Bottom Up approach. Define the
Architecture Definition document after analyzing the impacts and
reviewing with the stakeholders.
Proceed to Phase C and Phase D. In the next iteration finalize the
Target Business Architecture, determine the gaps and the roadmap,
and the impact and update the Architecture Definition document after
analyzing the impacts and reviewing with the stakeholders. Then
proceed with the iteration.
In the first iteration start with the definition of the Baseline Business
Architecture using a Bottom Up approach. – this is the only approach
possible under the situation at hand.
Define the Architecture Definition document after analyzing the
impacts and reviewing with the stakeholders – True. Architecture
Definition document is first defined in Business Architecture Phase :
See 7.3.9 Create the Architecture Definition Document
Proceed to Phase C and Phase D. In the next iteration finalize the
Target Business Architecture, determine the gaps and the roadmap,
and the impact and update the Architecture Definition document after
analyzing the impacts and reviewing with the stakeholders. Then
proceed with the iteration – Proper approach for the given situation
D. In the first iteration start with the definition of the Target Business
Architecture using a Top Down approach. Define the Architecture
Definition document after analyzing the impacts and reviewing with
the stakeholders and proceed to Phase C and Phase D.
In the next iteration finalize the Baseline Business Architecture,
determine the gaps and the roadmap, and the impact and update the
Architecture Definition document. After analyzing the impacts and
reviewing with the stakeholders. Then proceed with the iteration.
Start with the definition of the Baseline Business Architecture using a
Top Down approach – – Not possible since the situation states that
target architecture as of now is not very clear.
Define the Architecture Definition document after analyzing the
impacts and reviewing with the stakeholders and proceed to Phase C
and Phase D – True. Architecture Definition document is first defined
in Business Architecture Phase : See 7.3.9 Create the Architecture
Definition Document
In the next iteration finalize the Baseline Business Architecture,
determine the gaps and the roadmap, and the impact and update the
Architecture Definition document. After analyzing the impacts and
reviewing with the stakeholders. Then proceed with the iteration –
Makes sense, provided the first step was correct.
Answer :
Best Answer :
C – Between C and D this makes better meaning.
Next best answer : D – Since C is qualified to be the best, this one
can come next
Third best answer : B – Some points are acceptable
Worst answer : A – All points are away from situational need; All red
Find out what is the ‘task’ to be achieved before start thinking of the
answer.
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 216
You have been assigned the role of Lead Enterprise Architect for a
manufacturing firm that specializes in
musical instruments. The firm has been established for over 100
years, operating in North America for most of that time. In the last
ten years, the firm has expanded into European markets and will
soon establish a market in Latin America. A future expansion into the
Asia Pacific region is also planned.
The firm is organized into several business units that each focus on
manufacturing particular families of instruments such as brass,
woodwind, and percussion.
Each business unit has acquired other producers to expand its
manufacturing capacity. This has resulted in a complex environment
with a high diversity of business and manufacturing systems.
The Enterprise Architecture (EA) program within the firm has been
functioning for several years. It has made significant progress in
consolidating the technology portfolio and establishing key standards.
The CIO and the COO are sponsors of the EA program. The EA
program is mature, with an active Architecture Board and a welldefined architecture process and standard content templates based
on the TOGAF 9 Architecture Content Framework.
The EA process framework is well coordinated with the PMO,
Systems Development, and Operations functions. The firm has
completed a strategic plan to reorganize its Sales & Marketing
organization according to the four target geographic markets.
One of the goals of this reorganization is to improve the ability of
Marketing to collect more meaningful market analytics that will
enable each sector to better address market needs with effective
marketing campaigns and global product presence.
A Request for Architecture Work to address the goals of the
reorganization has been approved. As the architecture team
commences its work, the CIO has expressed concerns about whether
the firm will be able to adapt to the proposed architecture and how
to manage the associated risks.
You have been asked how to address the concerns of the CIO. Based
on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer ?
A.
In Phase B, the team should create a set of views that will enable
them to identify the factors that will influence the successful
introduction of the architecture into the organization. There should
then be an assessment of each factor on a maturity scale that will
allow the team to gauge the urgency, readiness, and degree of
difficulty to fix. These factors can then be used to assess the initial
risks associated with the proposed architecture.
B.
In Phase A the team should analyze their risk by completing an
Implementation Factor Assessment and Deduction Matrix to identify
the particular risks associated with the implementation and
deployment. The matrix should include a list of factors to be
considered, their descriptions, and constraints that should be taken
into account. These factors can then used to assess the initial risks
associated with the proposed architecture.
C.
In Phase A, the team should use the Business Transformation
Readiness Assessment technique to identify the factors that will
influence the successful introduction of the architecture into the
organization. The assessment should include determining the
readiness rating for each factor based on a maturity scale that will
allow the team to gauge the urgency, readiness, and degree of
difficulty to fix. These factors can then used to assess the initial risks
associated with the proposed architecture.
D.
In Phase A, the team should conduct a Business Scenario to identify
the stakeholders' concerns and the resulting requirements. Once the
requirements have been identified, they can be assessed in terms of
their risks. The risks should be evaluated in terms of how they could
be avoided, transferred, or mitigated. Any risks that cannot be
resolved should be identified as residual risks and their disposition
should be decided by the Architecture Board.
Issues in focus :
A complex environment with a high diversity of business and
manufacturing systems. To improve the ability of Marketing to
collect more meaningful market analytics
Aim :
To address the concern : Whether the firm will be able to adapt to
the proposed architecture and how to manage the associated risks.
To do :
Select the best approach. We find out about Readiness and initial
Risk assessment in Phase A
6.3.5 Assess Readiness for Business Transformation
A Business Transformation Readiness Assessment can be used to
evaluate and quantify the organization's readiness to undergo a
change. The results of the readiness assessment should be added to
the Capability Assessment These results are then used to shape the
scope of the architecture, to identify activities required within the
architecture project, and to identify risk areas to be addressed.
6.3.10 Identify the Business Transformation Risks and
Mitigation Activities
Identify the risks associated with the Architecture Vision and assess
the initial level of risk (e.g., catastrophic, critical, marginal, or
negligible) and the potential frequency associated with it. Assign a
mitigation strategy for each risk.
A. In Phase B, the team should create a set of views that will enable
them to identify the factors that will influence the successful
introduction of the architecture into the organization. There should
then be an assessment of each factor on a maturity scale that will
allow the team to gauge the urgency, readiness, and degree of
difficulty to fix. These factors can then be used to assess the initial
risks associated with the proposed architecture.
In Phase B, the team should create a set of views that will enable
them to identify the factors that will influence the successful
introduction of the architecture into the organization – No where in
steps of Phase B
There should then be an assessment of each factor on a maturity
scale that will allow the team to gauge the urgency, readiness, and
degree of difficulty to fix. These factors can then be used to assess
the initial risks associated with the proposed architecture. – Valid
points, but unfortunately not done in Phase B
B. In Phase A the team should analyze their risk by completing an
Implementation Factor Assessment and Deduction Matrix to identify
the particular risks associated with the implementation and
deployment. The matrix should include a list of factors to be
considered, their descriptions, and constraints that should be taken
into account. These factors can then be used to assess the initial risks
associated with the proposed architecture.
In Phase A the team should analyze their risk by completing an
Implementation Factor Assessment and Deduction Matrix to identify
the particular risks associated with the implementation and
deployment – This Assessment is done in Phase E. We will leant this
alter in the course
The matrix should include a list of factors to be considered, their
descriptions, and constraints that should be taken into account. These
factors can then be used to assess the initial risks associated with the
proposed architecture - Valid points; Strictly not a Matrix but an
informal assessment done in Phase A; only matrix in Phase A is
Stakeholder Map Matrix. What is done in Phase A is : Identify the risks
associated with the Architecture Vision and assess the initial level of
risk (e.g., catastrophic, critical, marginal, or negligible) and the
potential frequency associated with it. Assign a mitigation strategy for
each risk
C. In Phase A, the team should use the Business Transformation
Readiness Assessment technique to identify the factors that will
influence the successful introduction of the architecture into the
organization. The assessment should include determining the
readiness rating for each factor based on a maturity scale that will
allow the team to gauge the urgency, readiness, and degree of
difficulty to fix. These factors can then be used to assess the initial
risks associated with the proposed architecture.
In Phase A, the team should use the Business Transformation
Readiness Assessment technique to identify the factors that will
influence the successful introduction of the architecture into the
organization – Valid point, worded properly
The assessment should include determining the readiness rating for
each factor based on a maturity scale that will allow the team to
gauge the urgency, readiness, and degree of difficulty to fix – Valid
point, worded properly
These factors can then be used to assess the initial risks associated
with the proposed architecture - Precisely what is done in Phase A
D. In Phase A, the team should conduct a Business Scenario to
identify the stakeholders' concerns and the resulting requirements.
Once the requirements have been identified, they can be assessed in
terms of their risks. The risks should be evaluated in terms of how
they could be avoided, transferred, or mitigated. Any risks that cannot
be resolved should be identified as residual risks and their disposition
should be decided by the Architecture Board.
In Phase A, the team should conduct a Business Scenario to identify
the stakeholders' concerns and the resulting requirements - Phase A
may optionally include a Business Scenario preparation/But that is
nothing to do with the situation at hand.
Once the requirements have been identified, they can be assessed in
terms of their risks – As per TOGAF, initial risk assessment is done
before looking into scenario based requirements
The risks should be evaluated in terms of how they could be avoided,
transferred, or mitigated – Partly acceptable point
Any risks that cannot be resolved should be identified as residual risks
and their disposition should be decided by the Architecture Board –
Situation at hand is about assessment of risks. Not about residual
risks
Best answer :
C
– All points are appropriate
Second best answer : B : Some points are fine
Third Best Answer : A : Compared to D, it has less absurd points
Worst Answer : D : No need to explain more
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 217
SureFlight Air Carrier has received approval for the acquisition of a
regional carrier.
To integrate the new acquisition, a TOGAF based enterprise
architecture program has been initiated. The CIO sponsors the
activity supported by the Chief Architect.
In Phase A within the initial iteration the CIO wants to ensure that
the architecture activities are recognized among the various
stakeholders of the enterprise. You are a consultant supporting the
Chief Architect that should explain how to identify and engage the
stakeholders at this stage of the program.
Identify the best answer accordingly to the TOGAF 9 guidelines.
A. Using the business scenarios technique you would identify
supporting and not supporting stakeholders. Then you would list the
set of viewpoints that are addressing the stakeholder concerns and
share these with them.
B. You first priority is to communicate with the regional carrier
stakeholders developing a Communications. Plan to share main
features and discuss opportunities with them.
C. You conduct a pilot proof of concept during Phase A to
demonstrate the technical feasibility to the stakeholders explaining
the approach available from your preferred suppliers.
D. You identify all the main stakeholders on both the acquired carrier
and the rest of the enterprise. Using a stakeholder map, you classify
and record their power in relation to this activity. You then focus on
implementing the relevant viewpoints that can address the concerns
of every main stakeholder identified in the stakeholders map.
Best Answer : D
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 218
Rollins Manufacturing is a major supplier in the automotive industry,
headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with manufacturing plants in
Chicago, Sao Paulo, Stuttgart, Yokohama, and Seoul. Each of these
plants has been operating its own Manufacturing Requirements
Planning (MRPII) system, production scheduling, and custom
developed applications that drive the automated production
equipment at each plant.
Rollins is implementing lean manufacturing principles to minimize
waste and improve the efficiency of all of its production operations.
During a recent exercise held for internal quality improvement, it was
determined that a significant reduction in process waste could be
achieved by replacing the current MRP-II and scheduling systems
with a common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system located in
the Cleveland data center.
This central system would provide support to each of the plants
replacing the functionality in the existing systems. It would also
eliminate the need for full data centers at each of the plant facilities.
A reduced number of IT staff could support the remaining
applications. In some cases, a third-party contractor could provide
those staff.
The Rollins Enterprise Architecture department has been operating
for several years and has mature, well developed architecture
governance and development processes that are strongly based on
TOGAF 9.
At a recent meeting, the Architecture Review Board approved a
Request for Architecture Work from the Chief Engineer of Global
Manufacturing Operations who is the project sponsor. The request
covered the initial architectural investigations and the development of
a comprehensive architecture to plan the transformation.
The Common ERP Deployment architecture project team has now
been formed, and the project team has been asked to develop an
Architecture Vision that will achieve the desired outcomes and
benefits. Some of the plant managers have expressed concern about
the security and reliability of driving their MRP-II and production
scheduling from a central system located in Cleveland.
The Chief Engineer wants to know how these concerns can be
addressed.
You are serving as the Lead Enterprise Architect of the newly-formed
Common ERP Deployment architecture project team.
As the Common ERP Deployment architecture project team
assembles for its initial meeting, many of the participants have voiced
concerns about the sweeping scope of the initiative. Others are
confident that they know a solution that will work. During the
meeting, a number of alternative recommendations for how to
proceed are put forward by members of the team.
You have been asked to select the most appropriate recommendation
to ensure that the team evaluates different approaches to the
problem and clarifies the requirements for the architecture.
Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer ?
A. The team should hold a series of interviews at each of the
manufacturing plants using the business scenario technique. This will
then enable them to identify and document the characteristics of the
architecture from the business requirements.
The Business Scenario documents the ERP related business process,
along with the business and technology environment. It describes the
Actors - the computing environment external but interacting with the
system as also the people that interact with the system. It lists the
desired outcome.
B. The team should exercise due diligence and carefully research
vendor literature and conduct a series of briefings with vendors that
are on the current approved supplier list. Based on the findings from
the research, the team should define a preliminary target
Architecture Vision. The team should then use that model to build
consensus among the key stakeholders.
C. The team should hold a series of interviews at each of the
manufacturing plants using the business scenario technique. This will
then enable them to identify and document the characteristics of the
architecture from the business requirements.
This is optionally supplemented by a Business Scenario technique.
The Business Scenario documents entire business process of the
Enterprise, along with the business and technology environment. It
describes all the Actors - the computing environment external but
interacting with the system as also the people that interact with the
system. It also lists the desired outcome.
D. The team should create Baseline and Target Architectures for each
of the manufacturing plants. A gap analysis between the
architectures will then validate the approach, and determine the
Transition Architecture needed to achieve the target state.
Based on the findings of that gaps, a complete set of requirements
can be developed that will arrive the evolution of the architecture.
Answer :
A is best answer. It describes the Business scenario process and its
document contents clearly.
C is second best. But the Business Scenario is conducted for whole
enterprise and not for the project in question.
D is third best, but is more towards Gap analysis which is a technique
that is needed in subsequent phases of ADM.
B is the worst answer. It focusses on the vendor first and the vision
next.
Business Scenario is related to moving to a solution to a
business problem. Hence it appears both in Vision Phase
and Business Architecture Phase.
The process of creating a Business Scenario
starts with Problem statements
Business Scenarios are an appropriate and useful technique
to discover and document business requirements, and to
articulate an Architecture Vision that responds to those
requirements.
Business Scenarios may also be used at more detailed
levels of the architecture work such as Phase B.
A Business Scenario describes :
•
•
•
•
A business process, application, or set of applications
that can be enabled by the architecture
The business and technology environment
The people and computing components (called
"actors") who execute the scenario
The desired outcome of proper execution
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 219
Florian Flowers BV is an international agricultural company exporting
flowers and seeds worldwide. Florian is headquartered in Rotterdam
in the Netherlands, and has sales and distribution centers in over 60
countries worldwide. Several of these centers include administrative,
manufacturing, and research facilities.
To achieve full integration of their research capabilities with their
development centers located in various climate zones, Florian wants
to develop strong self-directed teams in each location. Florian also
wants to define new business models that are profitable while
reducing their impact on the environment. Florian management is
deeply committed to ensuring that the company is a world leader in
socially responsible seed development with a business strategy that
focuses on profitability through environmentally friendly operating
processes.
Florians international operations are subject to various legal and
regulatory requirements. In areas such as genetically modified seeds,
governmental controls are strictly enforced and compliance is critical.
Recently a competitor was heavily fined for violating the regulations
in a country where it was developing pest resistant seeds.
The Governing Board is concerned, and as a result has approved the
expenditure of resources to establish an Enterprise Architecture
program. They have requested to be informed about the status of
projects that could impact regulatory compliance. They also want to
enable the corporate legal staff and auditors to analyze proposed
architectures to ensure that they are within the legal guidelines for a
given location.
In addition, the research organization should be able to see that the
architecture is appropriate for its needs.
TOGAF 9 has been mandated as the guiding framework for the
development and evolution of the Enterprise Architecture practice.
Florian management has engaged you as the Lead Consultant to
assess the current situation.
You have been asked to recommend an approach that would enable
the development of an architecture that addresses the needs of all
these parties.
Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer ?
A. Depending on the nature of the architecture, a set of models
should be created that can be used to ensure that the system will be
compliant with the local regulations. Stakeholders should be able to
view the models to see that their concerns have been properly
addressed.
B. Each architecture activity should be developed using a consistent
modeling approach that is uniform across all architecture projects.
Each architecture should be defined based on this fixed set of models
so that all concerned parties can examine the models to ensure that
their issues and concerns have been accessed.
C. For those groups that have sufficient power and level of interest, a
special report should be created that summarizes the key features of
the architecture with respect to the particular location. Each of these
reports should reflect the stakeholders' requirements.
D. It would be beneficial to develop a stakeholder map that allows
the architects to define groups of stakeholders that share common
concerns. A set of views should be defined that addresses the
concerns each group. Architecture models can then be created for
each view to address the stakeholders' concerns.
Hand holding clues and approach tips from Faculty :
Issues in focus :
To develop strong self-directed teams in each location.
Define new business models that are profitable while reducing their
impact on the environment.
Aim :
Enable the corporate legal staff and auditors to analyze proposed
architectures to ensure that they are within the legal guidelines for a
given location.
The research organization should be able to see that the
architecture is appropriate for its needs.
Board Commitment and Concerns : Concerns are more toward
Socially and environmentally Responsible approach, Legal and
Regulatory compliance and so on
To do : Approaches that addresses all parties
Answer :
A : It gives the optimum approach under given circumstances and
also states the Concerns as seen in the description to the question
very correctly. It suggests modeling based on concerns and so is good
in taking care of Views and the corresponding viewpoints.
D : is next best as it suggest Views and addressing them though
modeling, but is not listing out the exact Concerns in this situation,.
C : is next best, but has wrong concerns appearing in them
B : is the worst, It advocates a model that will fir all the projects in
the Enterprise.
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 220
Rollins Manufacturing is a major supplier in the automotive industry,
headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio with manufacturing plants in
Chicago, Sao Paulo, Stuttgart, Yokohama, and Seoul. Each of these
plants has been operating its own Manufacturing Requirements
Planning (MRPII) system, production scheduling, and custom
developed applications that drive the automated production
equipment at each plant.
Rollins is implementing lean manufacturing principles to minimize
waste and improve the efficiency of all of its production operations.
During a recent exercise held for internal quality improvement, it was
determined that a significant reduction in process waste could be
achieved by replacing the current MRP-II and scheduling systems
with a common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system located in
the Cleveland data center.
This central system would provide support to each of the plants
replacing the functionality in the existing systems. It would also
eliminate the need for full data centers at each of the plant facilities.
A reduced number of IT staff could support the remaining
applications. In some cases, a third-party contractor could provide
those staff.
The Rollins Enterprise Architecture department has been operating
for several years and has mature, well developed architecture
governance and development processes that are strongly based on
TOGAF 9.
At a recent meeting, the Architecture Review Board approved a
Request for Architecture Work from the Chief Engineer of Global
Manufacturing Operations who is the project sponsor. The request
covered the initial architectural investigations and the development of
a comprehensive architecture to plan the transformation.
The Common ERP Deployment architecture project team has now
been formed, and the project team has been asked to develop an
Architecture Vision that will achieve the desired outcomes and
benefits. Some of the plant managers have expressed concern about
the security and reliability of driving their MRP-II and production
scheduling from a central system located in Cleveland.
The Chief Engineer wants to know how these concerns can be
addressed.
You are serving as the Lead Enterprise Architect of the newly-formed
Common ERP Deployment architecture project team.
As the Common ERP Deployment architecture project team
assembles for its initial meeting, many of the participants have voiced
concerns about the sweeping scope of the initiative. Others are
confident that they know a solution that will work. During the
meeting, a number of alternative recommendations for how to
proceed are put forward by members of the team.
You have been asked to select the most appropriate recommendation
to ensure that the team evaluates different approaches to the
problem and clarifies the requirements for the architecture.
Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer ?
A. The team should hold a series of interviews at each of the
manufacturing plants using the business scenario technique. This will
then enable them to identify and document the characteristics of the
architecture from the business requirements.
B. The team should exercise due diligence and carefully research
vendor literature and conduct a series of briefings with vendors that
are on the current approved supplier list. Based on the findings from
the research, the team should define a preliminary target
Architecture Vision. The team should then use that model to build
consensus among the key stakeholders.
C. The team should create Baseline and Target Architectures for each
of the manufacturing plants. A gap analysis between the
architectures will then validate the approach, and determine the
Transition Architecture needed to achieve the target state.
D. The team should conduct a pilot project that will enable vendors
on the short list to demonstrate potential solutions that will access
the concerns of the stakeholders. Based on the findings of that pilot
project, a complete set of requirements can be developed that will
arrive the evolution of the architecture.
Best Answer : A
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 305
Armstrong Defence Industries is the prime contractor for the
Dreadnought Unmanned Aircraft System program. Over the course of
this contract, the company has grown rapidly by acquisition and has
inherited numerous different procurement processes and related IT
systems. Armstrong Defence is moving aggressively to consolidate
and reduce redundant procurement processes and systems. The CEO
has announced that the company will seek to leverage higher volume
discounts and lower related IT support costs by instituting a
preferred supplier program.
To achieve this goal, Armstrong Defence needs to define Baseline
and Target Architectures. These architectures must address key
stakeholders concerns such as :
1. What groups of people should be involved in procurement-related
business processes ?
2. What current applications do those groups use ?
3. Which procurement-related business processes are supported by
zero, one, or many existing applications ?
4. What are the overall lifetimes of the Request for Proposal and
Purchase Order business objects ?
5. What non-procurement applications will need to be integrated with
any new procurement applications ?
6. What data will need to be shared ?
At present, there are no particularly useful architectural assets
related to this initiative. All assets need to be acquired and
customized or created from scratch. The company prefers to
implement existing package applications from systems vendors with
little customization.
The architecture development project has just completed its
Architecture Context iteration cycle and is about to begin the
Architecture Definition iteration cycle.
Armstrong Defence is using TOGAF for its internal Enterprise
Architecture activities. It uses an iterative approach for executing
Architecture Development Method (ADM) projects.
You are serving as the Lead Architect.
You have been asked to identify the most appropriate architecture
viewpoints for this situation.
Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer ?
A.
In the early iterations of the Architecture Definition:
Describe the Baseline Business Architecture with a Baseline Business
Process catalog · Describe the Baseline Application Architecture with
a Technology Portfolio catalog · Describe the Baseline Data
Architecture with a Data diagram
In the later iterations of the Architecture Definition:
Describe the Target Business Architecture with an Actor/Process/Data
catalog
Describe the Target Application Architecture with a
System/Technology matrix ·
Describe the Target Data Architecture with a Data Dissemination
diagram
B.
In the early iterations of the Architecture Definition:
Describe the Target Business Architecture with a Business
Service/Function catalog and a Business Interaction matrix
Describe the key business objects with Product Lifecycle diagrams
Describe the Target Application Architecture with Application
Communication diagrams and an Application Interaction matrix
Describe the Target Data Architecture with a Data Entity/Business
Function matrix and a System/Data matrix
In the later iterations of the Architecture Definition:
Describe the Baseline Business Architecture with a Business
Service/Function catalog and a Business Interaction matrix
Describe the Baseline Application Architecture with a
System/Organization matrix and a System/Function matrix
Describe the Baseline Data Architecture with a Data Entity/Data
Component catalog
C.
In the early iterations of the Architecture Definition:
Describe the Target Business Architecture with a Business
Service/Function catalog and an Organization/Actor catalog
Describe the key business objects with Data Lifecycle diagrams ·
Describe the Target Application Architecture with Application
Communication diagrams and an Application Interaction matrix
Describe the Target Data Architecture with a System/Data matrix
In the later iterations of the Architecture Definition:
Describe the Baseline Business Architecture with a Business
Service/Function catalog and a Business Interaction matrix
Describe the Baseline Application Architecture with an Application
and User Location diagram and a System/Function matrix
Describe the Baseline Data Architecture with a Data Entity/Data
Component catalog
D.
In the early iterations of the Architecture Definition:
Describe the Baseline Business Architecture with an
Organization/Actor catalog · Describe the Baseline Application
Architecture with a System/Function matrix
Describe the Baseline Data Architecture using a Data Entity/Data
Component catalog
In the later iterations of the Architecture Definition:
Describe the Target Business Architecture with an Organization/Actor
catalog
Describe the Target Application Architecture using Application
Communication diagrams end an Application Interaction matrix
Describe the Target Data Architecture with a System/Data matrix
Hand holding clues and approach tips from Faculty :
Issues in focus :
To consolidate and reduce redundant procurement processes and
systems by instituting a preferred supplier program.
Aims :
To define Baseline and Target Architectures, addressing key
stakeholders concerns such as :
1. What groups of people should be involved in procurementrelated business processes ?
2. What current applications do those groups use ?
3. Which procurement-related business processes are supported by
zero, one, or many existing applications ?
4. What are the overall lifetimes of the Request for Proposal and
Purchase Order business objects ?
5. What non-procurement applications will need to be integrated
with any new procurement applications ?
6. What data will need to be shared ?
To do : Select the most appropriate architecture viewpoints for this
situation.
Best Answer : D
Study table below and fill it up on your own for other
answer choices.
A
What people
should be
involved
Current
applications
used ?
Procurementrelated
business
processes
supported by
existing
applications ?
Overall
lifetimes of
relevant
business
objects ?
Nonprocurement
applications integrated
with new
applications
What data
will need to
be shared
B
C
D
Baseline Organization/Actor
catalog
Not clear
Baseline System/Function
matrix
Target :
Application
Interaction matrix
Target :
Application
Communication
diagrams
Target :
System/Data
matrix
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 306
UTrack Transports is a strong UK logistics company. The head of the
strategic marketing division engaged the Principal Architect issuing a
Request for architectural work to design an enhancement of the
current Enterprise Data Warehouse system.
An enhancement is needed to support the change in the business
model; UTrack wants to leverage on customer data collected during
business as usual activities and anonymize them to offer marketing
agencies a fresh and accessible source of analytics data, this will
increase the company revenues.
TOGAF 9 is the architectural framework in use.
The Principal Architect has decided to ask you as Business
Intelligence Subject Matter Expert to design the Data Architecture.
The Chief Architect shared with you the Architecture Definition
Document including the Business Architecture design. You now need
to choose the artifacts you want to produce as part of the Data
Architecture design.
Identify the best answer accordingly to the TOGAF 9.
A. You first list the data used across the enterprise using a Data
Entity/Data Component Catalog, including data entities and also the
data components where data entities are stored. You then classify
what the data source are and the relationship with the data entities
via a System/Data Matrix. You finally identify common data
requirements using a Data Lifecycle Diagram.
B. You first list the data used across the enterprise using a Data
Entity/Data Component Matrix, including data entities and also the
data components where data entities are stored. You then classify
what the data source are and the relationship with the data entities
via a Role/System Catalog. You finally identify common data
requirements using a Data Use Case Diagram.
C. You first list the data used across the enterprise using a Data
Entity/Data Component Catalog, including data entities and also the
data components where data entities are stored. You then classify
what the data source are and the relationship with the data entities
via a System/Data Matrix.
D. You first list the data used across the enterprise using a Data
Entity/Data Component Catalog, including data entities and also the
data components where data entities are stored. You then assign
ownership of data entities to the organization via a System/Data
Matrix.
Best Answer : A
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 307
Zue Self Wheels is a leading world-wide manufacturer bicycles and
exercising equipment. They offer a variety of products and
equipment for health conscious individuals and also for health
centres and Clubs.
A new CIO has joined the enterprise and has set up a team of
Enterprise Architects following the TOGAF 9 practice. The Preliminary
Phases has discovered that information management about the
products, customers and orders were not captured properly and what
is stored is not in harmony for easy and systematic retrieval.
The main challenge taken up now is to offer to their customers a
centralized and reliable entry and engagement point for their
information needs and requests via the creation of a global online
portal. This will allow the management to go for new marketing
activities and will enable the enterprise a way to offer ecommerce
service. They are attempting a Boundaryless Information Flow, at
least for now with respect to their customer engagement.
You are the Chief Architect and the CIO asked you to present an
Architecture Vision to address the above business problem. Identify
the best answer accordingly to the TOGAF 9. At this stage of Vision,
you decide with him that there is a need to revisit the Preliminary
Phase and set up Reference library which is of the nature of TRM and
III-RM.
You will recommend the following major contents to be references by
the TRM and III-RM . Select the best answer.
A. Service Categories : Data management and data interchange
; User interface, graphics and image; Security, system and network
management ; Software engineering ; Information brokers and
application integrators
B. Service Categories : Location and Directory ; Data management and
data interchange through XML, JSON etc.,; User interface, graphics
and image with Multimedia; Security, system and network
management ;
C. Service Categories : Location and Directory ; Data management and
data interchange ; User interface, graphics and image; Security,
system and network management ; Information brokers and
application integrators by way of Information Consumer applications
D. Service Categories : Management utilities; Development Tools;
Communications Infrastructure Network Services ; Location and
Directory
Hand holding clues and approach tips from Faculty :
Issues in focus :
Information management about the products, customers and orders
were not captured properly and what is stored is not in harmony for
easy and systematic retrieval.
Aims : To offer to their customers a centralized and reliable entry
and engagement point for their information needs and requests via
the creation of a global online portal.
So, there is a need to revisit the Preliminary Phase and set up
Reference library which is of the nature of TRM and III-RM.
To do : To recommend the following major contents to be
references by the TRM and III-RM.
Answer :
A : Best answer : Lists Service Categories most relevant for the global
one line portal, which will also have III-RM need of brokering ( SOA)
application provider.
C : Next best. But lists Information Consumer applications instead of
Provider applications
B : Third best Though lists relevant Service Categories, leave out IIIRM portion.
D : Worst Answer : Lists things which are more of III-RM
intermediaries and TRM low level Services. Not relevant for this
question
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 407
On Assessment and Risks for Business Transformation
Vittronics Ltd. is a leading medical device manufacturer in the highly
competitive market for Migraine Headache Pain Management (MHPM)
devices. These tiny wireless devices are implanted in the brain and
can deliver a precise electric shock when the wearable Pain Control
Unit (PCU) detects an increase in stress induced by the onset of a
migraine headache. This technology will be a breakthrough in the
treatment of this condition, and several competitors are striving to be
the first to introduce a product into the market. However, all of them
must demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of their products in a
set of clinical trials that will satisfy the regulatory requirements of the
countries in the target markets.
The Enterprise Architecture group at Vittronics has been engaged in
an architecture development project to create a Secure Private
Immersive Collaborative Environment (SPICE) that will allow
researchers at its product development laboratories worldwide to
share information about their independent clinical trials. The
Vittronics Enterprise Architecture group is a mature organization that
has been utilizing TOGAF for several years. They have recently
upgraded to TOGAF 9. The Vittronics Architecture Development
Method (VADM) is strictly based on the TOGAF 9 Architecture
Development Method (ADM) with extensions required to support
current good manufacturing practices and good laboratory practices
in their target markets.
The SPICE project team has now completed the Business,
Information Systems, and Technology Architecture phases and has
produced a complete set of deliverables for each phase. Due to the
highly sensitive nature of the information that is managed in SPICE,
special care was taken to ensure that each architecture domain
included an examination of the security and privacy issues that are
relevant for each domain. A corresponding SPICE Security
Architecture has been defined. The Executive Vice President for
Clinical Research is the sponsor of the Enterprise Architecture activity.
You are serving as the Lead Architect for the SPICE project team. As
required by TOGAF, the SPICE project team res completed a Business
Transformation Readiness Assessment in Phase A (Architecture
Vision). In that assessment, it was determined that there are risks
associated with the adoption of the Immersive Collaborative
Environment. Despite a clear expression of the vision and the
business need for utilizing SPICE to accelerate the clinical trials, the
researchers have been resisting the change because of concerns
about safeguarding individually identifiable information about the
subjects who were participating in the trials. You have been asked to
recommend how this situation be managed in the implementation
planning phases.
Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer?
A.
You decide that in Phase E, the team creates an overall solutions
strategy that can guide the Target Architecture implementation and
structure the Transition Architectures. You check that there is
consensus before proceeding.
B.
You decide to return to Phase A, where the team should brainstorm a
technical solution that mitigates the residual risks presented by the
privacy issue. Then, during Phase D, you will direct the team to
develop an Architecture Building Block to manage the security risks.
After that, the team should select Solution Building Blocks that
mitigate all of the identified risks and revise the Requirements Impact
Statement to reflect the changes to the high-level solutions strategy
and migration plan.
C.
You decide that in Phase E, the team reviews the Business
Transformation Readiness Assessment and identify, classify, and
mitigate the risks associated with the identified readiness factors. If
the risks can be satisfactorily mitigated, then you would continue to
define a high-level solutions strategy that includes the Transition
Architectures needed to make the change culturally and technically
feasible.
D.
You decide that in Phase E, the team determines an approach to
implementing an overall strategic direction that will address and
mitigate the risks identified
Best answer : B
You can discuss mutually with others about why this is the best
selection and why the other answers to do not qualify at the best.
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 408
St. Croix Consulting started as an accounting and financial services
company. It has expanded over the years and is now a leading North
American IT and Business Services provider. With numerous practice
areas and a multitude of diverse engagements underway at any given
time, overall engagement management has become challenging.
The company does not want to risk its outstanding reputation or its
international certifications and CMM ratings. Senior partners must
become team players, working to support the broader needs of the
company and its shareholders.
The Enterprise Architecture team has been working to create St.
Croixs Enterprise Architecture framework to address these issues. The
team has defined a preliminary framework and held workshops with
key stakeholders to define a set of principles to govern the
architecture work. They have completed an Architecture Vision at a
strategic level and laid out Architecture Definitions for the four
domains.
They have set out an ambitious vision of the future of the company
over a five- year period. An Architecture Review Board has been
formed comprised of IT staff executives and executives from the
major practice areas.
The Enterprise Architecture framework is based on TOGAF 9.
The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Information Officer have cosponsored the creation of the Enterprise Architecture program.
Refer to the St Croix Consulting Scenario:
You have been assigned to the role of Chief Enterprise Architect.
As the EA team prepares to formulate an Implementation plan, they
have been asked by the CIO to assess the risks associated with the
proposed architecture. He has received concerns from senior
management that the proposed architecture may be too ambitious
and they are not sure it can produce sufficient value to warrant the
attendant risks.
You have been asked to recommend an approach to satisfy these
concerns.
Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer ?
A. any potential issues across the Solution Architecture. Once all of
the concerns have been resolved, the EA team should finalize the
Architecture Implementation Roadmap and the Migration Plan.
B. The EA team should gather information about potential solutions
from the appropriate sources. Once the Solution Architecture has
been assembled, it should be analyzed using a state evolution table
to determine the Transition Architectures.
C. Prior to preparing the Implementation plan, the EA team should
create a consolidated gap analysis to understand the transformations
that are required to achieve the proposed Target Architecture. The EA
team should gather information about potential solutions from the
appropriate sources. Once the Solution Architecture has been
assembled, it should be analyzed using a state evolution table to
determine the Transition Architectures.
An interoperability analysis should be applied to evaluate any
potential issues across the Solution Architecture.
D. Prior to preparing the Implementation plan, there are several
techniques that should be applied to assess the risks and value of the
proposed transformation. In particular, the EA team should pay
attention to the Business Transformation Readiness Assessment and
the Business Value Assessment.
Best Answer : C
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 409
Vittronics Ltd. is a leading medical device manufacturer in the highly
competitive market for Migraine Headache Pain Management (MHPM)
devices. These tiny wireless devices are implanted in the brain and
can deliver a precise electric shock when the wearable Pain Control
Unit (PCU) detects an increase in stress induced by the onset of a
migraine headache.
This technology will be a breakthrough in the treatment of this
condition, and several competitors are striving to be the first to
introduce a product into the market. However, all of them must
demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of their products in a set of
clinical trials that will satisfy the regulatory requirements of the
countries in the target markets.
The Enterprise Architecture group at Vittronics has been engaged in
an architecture development project to create a Secure Private
Immersive Collaborative Environment (SPICE) that will allow
researchers at its product development laboratories worldwide to
share information about their independent clinical trials.
The Vittronics Enterprise Architecture group is a mature organization
that has been utilizing TOGAF for several years. They have recently
upgraded to TOGAF 9. The Vittronics Architecture Development
Method (VADM) is strictly based on the TOGAF 9 Architecture
Development Method (ADM) with extensions required to support
current good manufacturing practices and good laboratory practices
in their target markets.
The SPICE project team has now completed the Business,
Information Systems, and Technology Architecture phases and has
produced a complete set of deliverables for each phase. Due to the
highly sensitive nature of the information that is managed in SPICE,
special care was taken to ensure that each architecture domain
included an examination of the security and privacy issues that are
relevant for each domain. A corresponding SPICE Security
Architecture has been defined.
The Executive Vice President for Clinical Research is the sponsor of
the Enterprise Architecture activity. He has stated that the changes to
the SPICE architecture will need to be rolled out on a geographic
basis that will minimize disruptions to ongoing clinical trials. The work
will need to be done in stages and rolled out in geographical regions.
You are serving as the Lead Architect for the SPICE project team.
You have been asked to recommend the approach to identify the
work packages that will be included in the Transition Architecture(s).
Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer ?
A. Create an Implementation Factor Assessment and Deduction
Matrix and a Consolidated Gaps, Solutions and Dependencies Matrix.
For each gap, identify a proposed solution and classify it as new
development, purchased solution, or based on an existing product.
Group similar solutions together to form work packages.
Identify dependencies between work packages factoring in the clinical
trial schedules. Regroup the packages into a set of Capability
Increments scheduled into a series of Transition Architectures and
documented in an Architecture Definition Increments Table.
B. Determine the set of Solution Building Blocks required by
identifying which Solution Building Blocks need to be developed and
which need to be procured. Eliminate any duplicate building blocks.
Group the remaining Solution Building Blocks together to create the
work packages.
Rank the work packages in terms of cost and select the most costeffective options for inclusion in a series of Transition Architectures.
Schedule the roll out of the work packages to be sequential across
the geographic regions.
C. Use a Consolidated Gaps, Solutions and Dependencies Matrix as a
planning tool. For each gap classify whether the solution is either a
new development, purchased solution, or based on an existing
product.
Group the similar solutions together to define the work packages.
Regroup the work packages into a set of Capability Increments to
transition to the Target Architecture taking into account the schedule
for clinical trials.
D. Group the Solution Building Blocks from a Consolidated Gaps,
Solutions and Dependencies Matrix into a set of work packages. Using
the matrix as a planning tool, regroup the work packages to account
for dependencies. Sequence the work packages into the Capability
Increments needed to achieve the Target Architecture. Schedule the
rollout one region at a time.
Document the progression of the enterprise architecture using an
Enterprise Architecture State Evolution table.
Best Answer : A
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 410
You have been assigned the role of Chief Enterprise Architect within a
leading North American information technology services company.
The company has a number of service portfolios including
infrastructure, applications, business process outsourcing, accounting,
and financial services.
With numerous practice areas and a multitude of diverse
engagements underway at any given time, overall engagement
management within the company has become challenging. The
company does not want to risk its outstanding reputation or its
international certifications and CMM ratings.
The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Information Officer have cosponsored the creation of an Enterprise Architecture prog-am based
on TOGAF 9. An Architecture Board has been formed comprised of IT
staff executives and executives from the major practice areas.
The Enterprise Architecture team has been working with the Strategic
Planning team to create a strategic enterprise architecture to address
these issues. The team has defined a framework and held workshops
with key stakeholders to define a set of architecture principles to
govern the architecture work.
They have completed an Architecture Vision at a strategic level and
laid out Architecture Definitions for the four domains. They have set
out an ambitious vision of the future of the company over a five-year
period. This includes a solution architecture including three distinct
transformations.
The CIO has made it clear that prior to the approval of the detailed
Implementation and Migration plan, the EA team will need to assess
the risks associated with the proposed architecture. He has received
concerns from some of the senior partners that the proposed
architecture may be too ambitious and they are not sure it can
produce sufficient value to warrant the attendant risks.
You have been asked to recommend an approach to satisfy these
concerns.
Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer ?
A. You recommend that before preparing the detailed Implementation
and Migration plan, the EA team should review and consolidate the
gap analysis results from Phases B to D to understand the
transformations that are required to achieve the proposed Target
Architecture.
The EA team should assess the readiness of the organization to
undergo change. Once the Solution Architecture has been assembled,
it should be analyzed using a state evolution table to determine the
Transition Architectures.
B. You recommend that the EA team apply an interoperability analysis
to evaluate any potential issues across the Solution Architecture. This
should include the development of a matrix showing the
interoperability retirements. Once all of the concerns have been
resolved, the EA team should finalize the Architecture Roadmap and
the Implementation and Migration Plan.
C. You recommend that the EA team apply the Business
Transformation Readiness Assessment technique which will allow the
risks associated with the transformations to be identified and
mitigated for, it will also identify improvement actions to be worked
into the Implementation and Migration Plan. A Business Value
Assessment should be used to determine the business value and
associated risks for the transformation.
D. You recommend that the EA team should gather information about
potential solutions from the appropriate sources. Once the Solution
Architecture has been assembled, it should be analyzed using a state
evolution table to determine the Transition Architectures. A value
realization process should then be established to ensure that the
concerns raised are addressed.
Best Answer : C
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 411
AutoComp Corporation produces components for the Car industry.
Driven by the global financial downturn they are looking to reduce IT
costs. They believe there is a cost saving opportunity within IT but
this is not quantified in terms of potential savings nor is there agreed
target architecture.
Final decisions on the solutions are not yet fully agreed. They have
completed their Vision Phase and first pass of the three architecture
definition phases and now they want to finalize and plan their
solutions. You are the Chief Architect from a consulting organization
brought into review the work to date by AutoComp Corporation and
to make recommendations to the CIO and the board on this.
Which of the following answers best describes how TOGAF
recommends in this context ?
A. I would determine the business value of each solution, prioritize
accordingly each set of solutions, conduct detailed Risk Assessment
and Mitigation, do Compliance reviews and then implement the
solutions. I would present my recommendations to the board for
agreement. Once this is done, I would update the architectures
reflecting any changes resulting from the board discussion.
B. I would after confirming Enterprise Change Attributes and
constraints, do a Consolidated Gap Analysis then dependencies, then
group and allocate the transitions. I would also assess Enterprise
readiness and risks. Then I would also assess the business value of
the solutions, do risk analysis with mitigation and then schedule the
work products.
C. I would do a Consolidated Gap Analysis by considering then
dependencies, then group and allocate the transitions. I would then
look to produce artifacts that describe the recommended projects, the
risk, issues and dependencies. This would also include transition
architects to move us from current architecture to the recommended
target architectures. I would present my recommendations to the
board for agreement. Once this is done, I would update the
architectures reflecting any changes resulting from the board
discussion.
D. I would look at the corporate culture and attitude to change,
understand the constraints such as cost and the required time
horizons. I would then look at the architecture work to ensure it is
complete and seek to address any gaps. I would review the functional
requirements and ensure there are complete interoperability
requirements. I would then validate any dependencies and
risks. Then formulate an implementation and migration strategy
identifies major work packages and the transition architecture
required. Finally, once agreement is reached with the board, I will
create project charters and re-factor any changes needed from the
board discussion into the architecture.
Best Answer : D
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 412
TP Banking is a strong financial institute with a well-known
acquisition history with an internal IT department managing over 100
projects related to infrastructure and services.
The CIO has decided to create an Enterprise Architecture based on
TOGAF 9 as reaction to the difficult market conditions. An
Architecture Vision and a set of domain architectures were
approved.
The CIO is asking you (the Lead Architect) to define an
Implementation and Migration Plan that realizes the vision already
agreed with the stakeholders involved.
You are leading a group of domain architects and you are working
with the corporate PMO, the business strategy team and service
operations. You are meeting the stakeholders to clarify how you want
to proceed with the Implementation and Migration Plan.
Choose one of the following answers
A. You propose to start collecting the existing deliverables describing
the different domains in order to enable the Enterprise Architecture
tram to integrate them with the support of the operation
management. Every domain architect will then evaluate the impact on
the projects already planned for the domain. The single revised plans
will be integrated together and consolidated into a strategic
implementation and migration strategy defining an IT roadmap.
B. You communicate the need for urgency. The projects already
planned will be cancelled and the implementation of the new
architecture vision will be set as first priority. A set of new projects
will be defined to implement the new strategy. You will use the
requirements from Phases B through D and define new projects for
each one of the requirements. The use of defined interoperability
architecture guidelines will then enable the project teams to work
together and define a set of new point-to-point interfaces.
C. You describe the concept of Transition Architectures and clarify
that the business value can be achieved by all the projects delivering
their increments in a coordinated approach. Capability gaps and
project dependencies are analyzed for each domain this will then
enable the projects to be organized in work packages. You will then
agree on the roadmap for the implementation and migration strategy
meeting with all the key stakeholders.
D. You communicate the CIO's will to transform the corporation and
then that he's seeking help from the domain architects to do that.
The requirements are managed in order to enable every Architect to
participate to the planning that will result in a detailed list of work
activities with impact on the IT portfolio of projects. A five year
Target Architecture will then be defined and a report will keep track
of dependencies and factors assessment.
Best Answer : C
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 413
Carter Woods, a global furniture firm, wants to improve the efficiency
of its sales force by replacing their legacy configuration and ordering
systems based on manual and paper based processes with an online
ordering platform.
Carter Woods uses the Architecture Delivery Method from TOGAF 9.
The CIO sponsored this activity and the Baseline Architecture was
defined on the initial iteration defining: approach, scope and
architectural vision including a set of architecture principles related to
the Data domain :
- Data is an asset.
- Data is shared.
- Data is accessible.
A set of aspects to clarify arose from the business analysis from the
assumption to replace the legacy systems with an online centralized
one. These main concerns are :
· To identify the changes to existing business processes.
· To identify the data entities that can be shared among the sales
agents.
· To clarify how to keep the data secured.
· To identify the list of non-sales application to be integrated with the
sales applications
You, as Lead Enterprise Architect, need to identify the most
appropriate architecture viewpoints to address the concerns above
mentioned.
Choose one of the following answers
A. Depict the Business Architecture using a Role catalog and a
process/Event/Control/Product catalog. Depict the Data Architecture
using a System/Data matrix, a Data Entity/Data Component catalog
and Data Security diagram. Depict the Application Architecture using
an Interface catalog. Define the Technology Architecture via a
Network Computing/Hardware diagram.
B. Depict the Business Architecture using a Business Interaction
matrix and a Location catalog. Depict the Data Architecture using a
Data Lifecycle diagram and a Data Migration diagram. Depict the
Application Architecture using a Software Engineering diagram. Depict
the Technology Architecture using a Communications Engineering
diagram.
C. Depict the Business Architecture using a Business Footprint
diagram and a Location catalog. Depict the Data Architecture using a
Data Migration diagram, System/Data matrix and Data Lifecycle
diagram. Depict the Application Architecture using an Application
Communication diagram. Depict the Technology Architecture using a
Network Computing/Hardware diagram.
D. Depict the Business Architecture using a Role catalog and Location
catalog. Depict the Data Architecture using a System/Data matrix,
Data Entity/Business Function matrix and Data Security diagram.
Depict the Application Architecture using an Application Interaction
matrix. Define the Technology Architecture via a Network
Computing/Hardware diagram.
Best Answer : A
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 414
McKinley Rockets is an enterprise that employs 20,000 men and
women in five countries: UK, Italy, France, Spain and the Netherlands
and its mission is to guarantee access to space offering space
transportation, launch and management of satellite systems at low
cost.
A TOGAF 9 mature Enterprise Architecture program is already
established within the enterprise. McKinley Rockets strategy is to
leverage in the USA shortage of satellite launches availability - that
NASA created because of the Shuttle program shutdown - by
acquiring an important American space agency. This will ultimately
allow McKinley Rockets to offer its services to the US market.
The new acquired company NovaSpace is very successful but with
outdated satellite monitoring systems. The CIO is sponsoring an
activity to extend the McKinley Rockets' satellite monitoring
applications to include the NovaSpace's satellites flock.
Architecture Board decided to approve the vision, provided that the
Design Definition Document is presented for review at phase D
conclusion.
The Chief Architect asked you as Lead Integration Architect to use
TOGAF 9 to recommend the best approach to design the Full
Architecture and present it to the Architecture Board.
Identify the best answer accordingly to the TOGAF 9 guidelines.
A. You start with the Business Architecture and then address
Technology, Application and Data domains.
For every domain you select the relevant reference models,
viewpoints, and tools.
You develop a Target and Baseline Architecture Descriptions. Then
perform Gap Analysis, resolve impacts across the Architecture
Landscape and update the roadmap. Finally update the Architecture
Definition Document.
B. You start with the Business Architecture and then address Data,
Application and Technology domains.
You then Confirm management framework interactions for the
Implementation and Migration Plan, Prioritize the migration projects
through the conduct of a cost/benefit assessment and risk validation.
Then perform Gap Analysis and update the Architecture Definition
Document.
C. You start with the Business Architecture and then address Data,
Application and Technology domains. For every domain you select the
relevant reference models, viewpoints, and tools. You develop a
Baseline and Target Architecture. Then perform Gap Analysis, assess
the roadmap impacts and finally update the Architecture Definition
Document.
D. You start with the Business Architecture and then address Data,
Application and Technology domains. For every domain you develop a
Baseline and Target Architecture. Then perform Gap Analysis and
update the Architecture Definition Document.
Best Answer : C
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 415
MightyGears produces components for the Car industry. Driven by the
global financial downturn they are looking to reduce IT costs. They
believe there is a cost saving opportunity within IT but this is not
quantified in terms of potential savings nor is there an agreed target
architecture. Final decisions on the solutions are not yet fully
agreed.
They have completed the first pass architecture and now are looking
at the best opportunities and solutions to meet their financial goals.
You are the Chief Architect from a consulting organization brought
into review the work to date by MightyGears and to make
recommendations to the CIO and the board on the opportunities and
solutions present.
Which of the following answers best describes how TOGAF
recommends examining the opportunities and solutions before
presenting to the board ?
A. I would examine the architecture work today ensuring it is
complete and accurate and addressing any gaps. I would look at
functional and integration requirements. I would then ensure all
dependencies are understood and documented. I would then create
the necessary artefacts including major work packages and transition
architectures and the project charters for the recommended projects
for presentation to the board.
B. I would assess the architecture work today, create, and priorities
projects to transition Widget Inc from the current architecture to
target architecture. This will include a business value for each project,
the resources required and the intended timing. I would then validate
the prioritizations with the board particularly looking at cost benefits
and risks. Lastly, I would generate the Architecture Implementation
Roadmap and document lessons learned.
C. I would assess the requirements of the organization particularly
those requirements describing the functions required and information
flows within the architecture. I would then look to produce artifacts
that describe the recommended projects, the risk, issues and
dependencies. This would also include transition architects to move
us from current architecture to the recommended target
architectures. I would present my recommendations to the board for
agreement. Once this is done, I would update the architectures
reflecting any changes resulting from the board discussion.
D. I would look at the corporate culture and attitude to change,
understand the constraints such as cost and the required time
horizons. I would then look at the architecture work to ensure it is
complete and seek to address any gaps. I would review the functional
requirements and ensure there are complete interoperability
requirements. I would then validate any dependencies and risks.
Then formulate an implementation and migration strategy identifies
major work packages and the transition architecture required. Finally,
once agreement is reached with the board. I will create project
charters and re-factor any changes needed from the board discussion
into the architecture.
Best Answer : A
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 416
Glacier Ridge LLC is a vacation property management firm that is
growing through acquisition. It manages over 200 resort properties
across North America. Many of the resort properties use the same
internal IT systems that they used before they were acquired. Until
recently, the only requirement that has been placed on each property
is that they use a standard financial reporting system to report their
financials ID the headquarters on a weekly basis. The CEO has stated
his concerns about the inefficiencies of the current approach and
identified the need to change.
He has defined a new strategic vision that will enhance the Glacier
Ridge property business by standardizing its operations across the
network to provide consolidated financial, human resources, logistics,
sales and marketing, and yield management. He has also stated that
he expects results by the end of the current fiscal year. These
changes will provide the company with improved utilization of its
capacity and more efficient operations.
The addition of a corporate-wide data warehouse will provide
analytics that will enable the marketing group to improve its ability to
target advertising into key markets to improve yields. Glacier Ridge
has mature enterprise architecture (EA) practice and uses TOGAF 9
as the method and guiding framework.
The CIO is the sponsor of the activity. In planning this change, the
Chief Architect engaged the services of a well-known consulting firm
that specializes in business strategy. An initial study has been
conducted to identify the strategic changes needed to implement the
CEO's vision. This recently completed with approval of a strategic
architecture encompassing the entire firm, including detailed
requirements and recommendations.
Based on the recommendations from the initial engagement, Glacier
Ridge has embraced an Architecture Vision to adopt an enterprise
application that is tailored to the needs of the hospitality industry.
Your role is that of Chief Architect. You have been asked to
recommend the best approach to take in this architecture
engagement to realize the CEO's vision. Based on TOGAF 9, which of
the following is the best answer ?
A. Since the initial engagement has identified the need to change,
you recommend that the team focus on defining the target
architecture by going through the architecture definition phases (BD). This will ensure that the change can be defined in a structured
manner and address the requirements needed to realize the vision.
B. Since the vision is well understood and the strategic architecture
agreed, you recommend that the target architecture is defined first,
followed by transition planning. This will ensure that the current
inefficiencies of the baseline architecture are not carried forward, and
that the proposed solution addresses the requirements identified in
the initial architecture engagement.
C. You recommend that this engagement define the Technology
Architecture first in order to assess the current infrastructure capacity
and capability. Then the focus should be on transition planning and
architecture deployment. This will identify requirements to ensure
that the projects are sequenced in an optimal fashion so as to realize
the vision.
D. You recommend that the team focus on architecture definition,
with a specific emphasis on understanding the strategic change
parameters of the business strategy. Once understood, the team will
be in the best position to identify the requirements, drivers, issues,
and constraints for this engagement. You would ensure that the
target architecture addresses non-functional requirements so as to
help forecast future impacts.
Best Answer : D
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 417
You are serving as the Chief Architect for a large, global commodities
trading company which has been growing rapidly through a series of
acquisitions.
Each business is performing well in its markets. However, the lack of
integration between headquarters and the business units has
increasingly caused problems in the handling of customer and
financial information. The inability to share information across
businesses has resulted in lost opportunities to "leverage the
synergies" that had been intended when the businesses were
acquired. At present, each business unit maintains its own
applications. Despite an earlier initiative to install a common
application to manage customer, products, supplier, and inventory
information, each business unit has different ways of defining each of
these core elements and has customized the common application to
the point where the ability to exchange information is difficult, costly,
and error-prone.
As a result, the company has made the decision to introduce a single
enterprise-wide application to consolidate information from several
applications that exist across the lines of business. The application
will be used by all business units and accessed by suppliers through
well defined interfaces.
The Corporate Board is concerned that the new application must be
able to manage and safeguard confidential customer information in a
secure manner that meets or exceeds the legal requirements of the
countries in which the company operates. This will be an increasingly
important capability as the company expands its online services in
cooperation with its trading partners.
The CIO has formed an Enterprise Architecture department, and one
of the primary goals in its charter is to coordinate efforts between the
implementation team and the business unit personnel who will be
involved in the migration process. The CIO has also formed a crossfunctional Architecture Board to oversee and govern the architecture.
The company has an existing team of security architects.
TOGAF 9 has been selected for use for the Enterprise Architecture
program. The CIO has endorsed this choice with the full support of
top management.
Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer ?
A. You start by clarifying the intent that the Board has for raising
these concerns. This enables you to understand the implications of
the concern in terms of regulatory requirements and the potential
impact on current business goals and objectives. You propose that a
security architect or security architecture team be allocated to
develop a comprehensive security architecture and that this be
considered an additional domain architecture.
B. You evaluate the implications of the Board's concerns by
examining the security and regulatory impacts on business goals,
business drivers and objectives. Based on your understanding, you
then update the current security policy to include an emphasis on the
concerns. You define architecture principles to form constraints on
the architecture work to be undertaken in the project. You then
allocate a security architect to ensure that security considerations are
included in the architecture planning for all domains.
C. You identify and document the security and regulatory
requirements for the application and the data being collected. You
ensure that written policies are put in place to address the
requirements, and that they are communicated across the
organization, together with appropriate training for key employees.
You identify constraints on the architecture and communicate those
to the architecture team. You establish an agreement with the
security architects defining their role within the ongoing architecture
project.
D. You evaluate the implications of the concerns raised by the
Corporate Board in terms of regulatory requirements and their impact
on business goals and objectives. Based on this understanding, you
then issue a Request for Architecture Work to commence an
architecture development project to develop a solution that will
address the concerns. You allocate a security architect to oversee the
implementation of the new application that is being developed.
Best Answer : C
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 418
You are the Lead Architect for a firm that manufactures ball bearings
used in industrial equipment applications. They have manufacturing
operations in several cities in the United States, Germany, and the
United Kingdom.
The firm has traditionally allowed each manufacturing plant to drive
its own production planning systems. Each plant has its own custom
Materials Requirements Planning, Master Production Scheduling, Bill
of Materials, and Shop Floor Control systems.
"Just In Time" manufacturing techniques are used to minimize wastes
caused by excessive inventory and work in process. The increasingly
competitive business environment has compelled the firm to improve
its business capability to be more responsive to the needs of
industrial customers. To support this capability, the firm has decided
to implement an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution that will
enable it to better coordinate its manufacturing capacity to match the
demands for its products across all plants. In addition, there are also
new European regulations coming into force to which their
manufacturing processes must conform in the next six months.
As part of the implementation process, the Enterprise Architecture
(EA) department has begun to implement an architecture process
based on TOGAF 9. The CIO is the sponsor of the activity. The Chief
Architect has directed that the program should include formal
modeling using the Architecture Content Framework and the TOGAF
Content Metamodel. This will enable support for the architecture
tooling that the firm uses for its EA program.
The Chief Architect has stated that in order to model the complex
manufacturing process it will be necessary to model processes that
are event-driven. Also, in order to consolidate applications across
several data centers it will be necessary to model the location of IT
assets. In particular, the end goal is to have the single ERP
application running in a single data center.
Currently the project is in the Preliminary Phase, and the architects
are tailoring the Architecture Development Method (ADM) and
Architecture Content Framework to fit into the corporate
environment.
You have been asked to recommend a response to the Chief
Architect's request to tailor the TOGAF Content Metamodel.
Based on TOGAF 9, which of the following is the best answer ?
A. You recommend that the architecture team incorporate the Process
Modeling and Infrastructure Consolidation extensions into their
tailored Content Metamodel. As the environment is process-centric
this will enable them to model the manufacturing processes and store
information to support regulatory compliance. It also includes views
useful for managing the consolidation of applications into a single
data center.
B. You recommend that the architecture team incorporate the Process
Modeling and Governance extensions into their tailored Content
Metamodel. This is suitable as this is a significant IT change that will
impact its operational models. This will ensure that they include
specific entities and attributes that will allow them to model the
event-driven nature of the manufacturing processes more precisely.
C. You recommend that the architecture team incorporates the
Governance and Motivation Extensions into their tailored Content
Metamodel. This would allow modeling of the target milestones they
want to achieve with this consolidation of application to a single data
center. These extensions will also enable demonstration of regulatory
compliance for the manufacturing process.
D. You recommend that the architecture team incorporates the Data
and Services Extensions into their tailored Content Metamodel. This
would allow modeling of the location of IT assets and ensure
regulatory compliance for the manufacturing process. It will also
allow for identification of redundant duplication of capability which
will be needed for a successful consolidation to a single data center.
Best Answer : A
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 419
Raxlon Inc. is a Fortune 500 Company dealing in high value drugs
and pharma products. Its annual turnover is over 120 billion $. It has
more than 100,000 employees all over the globe in its R&D,
Manufacturing and Marketing Units.
Raxlon’s CEO, Dr Peter Fowles, is a pharmacology expert and has
over 72 patents on various types of drugs mainly used for treating
patients with genetic disorders. Raxlon is now moving into a suite of
high end critical drug products used for Genetic Repair of congenital
Diseases like Alzhmeir’s disease and Epilepsy. Rexlon has a well
developed EA practice and in 2009 the EA practice has adopted
TOGAF 9 as the primary Framework for Enterprise Architectural
Change Agent.
Dr Fowles’ main concerns are:
Security of the critical data which they have gained over the years
after painstaking research. Although Rexlon had an adequate security
system Dr Fowles feels it may not be adequate to deal with the new
order of things, especially with data which is highly confidential and if
leaked would have major financial impact on the Company.
Dr Fowles calls his CIO and explains his position to him and entrusts
whim with the responsibly of evaluating the current security system,
operation and governance and determine which are the gaps which
need to be addressed during the fresh architectural work. Assume
that a new Security Framework would be used in the ADM life cycle.
To protect Rexlon’s valuable IP.
The CIO apprises the Lead Architect of the sensitive nature of the
work he has to complete within the next 2 months.
Identify which of the following processes would be most appropriate
for the Lead Architect to adopt in this situation.
A. Identify the sources of threat, review the relevant security
statutes, see how disaster recovery can be achieved, find who are the
actors vis vis the system and design suitable access control
mechanisms, identify critical data and applications and ensure that
they are given the highest level of security
B. First revisit the Preliminary Phase to determine the tailoring of
ADM vis a vis Security. Identify any change in the Principles or
additions to be carried out. Engage with all Stakeholders to finalize
the Vision. Then in Business, Information systems and Technology
Architectures ensure the Security Frame work adopted to the ADM
addresses all critical security issues. Finally conduct an overall review
to assess how effective the security ecosystem designed is and
whether it meets the security level desired
C. Invoke Preliminary Phase and Vision Phase Identify Sources of
threat, review and determine revised regulatory, security and
assumptions, document them get management buy in , develop
business continuity plans especially for critical data operations, assure
data, application and technological component security.
D. Determine who are the people who are hacking into similar
organizations, ensure that highly secure measures are taken when
external people enter the R&D and manufacturing locations, ensure
that there is a very strong firewall so that people cannot get illicit
entry into the system, periodically check the effectiveness of the
security measures
Best Answer : A
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 420
Eight Twelve has retail outlets throughout North America. An
Enterprise Architecture practice already exists in Eight Twelve. Now
the CEO and CIO decide that they want to use TOGAF9 to rearchitect their Enterprise Architecture to cater to the changing
strategies of Eight Twelve to better respond to the changes in the
economic and technology environments.
Some of the key issues which need to be addressed in this rearchitecting work are :
1. Since Eight Twelve’s retail chain operate 24 hours a day and are
expanding to South America and Europe, the retail chain business
ecosystem should be able to withstand any unforeseen disruptions
which might affect the chain’s day to day operations. This is highly
critical to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and thus
maintaining and enhancing Eight Twelve’s revenue chain.
2. Dependency between the application components, which are the
nerve centers to Eight Twelve’s sophisticated range of services both
external and internal, and the application platform and technology
infrastructure should be minimal. This would facilitate scalability and
ease of enhancement of the service offerings.
3. Eight Twelve uses the ARTS Data Model and the quality of data is
of utmost importance for its operation.
4. Users of the Enterprise Information ecosystem should have an
environment which is able to cater to their needs without any undue
delays.
Which one of the following set of Architecture Principles do you feel is
the most appropriate for these guidelines stated above for the TOGAF
9 architecting work which Eight Twelve is embarking on ?
A. a) Maximize Benefit to the Enterprise
b) Data Trustee
c) Service Orientation
d) Responsive Change Management
B. a) Business Continuity
b) Data is an Asset
c) Data is Shared
d) Requirements Based Change
C. a) Maximize Benefit to the Enterprise
b) Data is an Asset
c) Data is Shared
d) Requirements Based Change
D. a) Business Continuity
b) Data Trustee
c) Technology Independence
d) Responsive Change Management
Best Answer : D
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 421
Marona Inc is a Fortune 500 Enterprise in the retail industry with retail
store components manufacturing units and marketing outlets
spanning the globe and having an annual turnover of 20 billion$ with
more than 100, 000 employees world wide.
The CEO, CIO and the stakeholders of the ongoing EA projects are
concerned about rising costs and as one measure want to do an
investigation into the operational aspects of the realized Enterprise
Architecture using TOGAF9.
The CIO approaches you as the Lead Enterprise Architect to carry out
this exercise the stakeholder had voiced to him the following
concerns:
They want to analyze the roles of the top management for each
revenue earning service. Moreover, many of the HR related critical
Search application component have become extremely slow. This
needs to be diagnosed and rectified. Moreover there is no proper
tracking of revenue from retail store component products over time.
There has also been a lot of unauthorized or unwanted access to
many of the critical information.
Hence the mode of access needs to be strengthened and made much
more secure. Another additional concern is the new launches and the
progress of each of the launches over time.
Determine which of the following set of viewpoints are most
appropriate to analyze and view in order to address this concern of
the stakeholders.
A. (i) System/Functions Matrix
(ii) Actor/Role Matrix
(iii) Data Entity/Business Function Matrix
(iv) Technology Portfolio Catalog
(v) Data Security Diagram
B. (i) Goal/Objective/Service Diagram
(ii) Contract Measure Catalog
(iii) Data Dissemination Diagram
(iv) Application Communication Diagram
(v) Data Life Cycle Diagram
C. (i) Location Catalog
(ii) Service/Function Catalog
(iii) Data Entity/Business Function Matrix
(iv) Application Communication Diagram
D. (i) System/Functions Catalog
(ii) System/Technology Matrix
(iii) Goal/Objective/Service Diagram
(iv) Product Life Cycle Diagram
(v) Data Security Diagram
Best Answer : D
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 422
An international Insurance company has grown with little
consideration for rationalization and consolidation.
There is no coordination between business unit and every one have
managed its own applications. The CIO decided to establish an
Enterprise Architecture program within the enterprise to enable the
company to expand to other markets in the next two years. The
company has not any Enterprise Architecture Capability in place and
the CIO has set up an Architecture Board and called its first meeting.
As Lead Architect you will establish a TOGAF 9 Enterprise Architecture
program. Identify the best way to do this among the answers below.
Choose one of the following answers :
A. You tailor TOGAF 9 with the help of the Architecture Board to
integrate it with the legacy procedures established by the PMO. You
also examine the relationship of TOGAF with other processes and
frameworks for governance, systems development and operations
management. You then define the footprint of the enterprise
architecture.
B. As Lead Architect you create a Request for Architecture Work to
allocate resources to work on the Architecture Vision. Based on the
outcome of the Business Scenario technique you apply, you create
the Common Systems Architecture to guide the choice of Solutions
Building Blocks. These will be then used for integrating the systems
across business units.
C. You clarify the agreement on key business drivers and the scope of
the enterprise architecture. You then clarify the requirements for
architecture work. You define the architecture principles together with
the help of the Architecture Board in order to lead the architecture
work. You consider how to tailor TOGAF 9 for this enterprise.
D. You conduct an Architecture Maturity Assessment. You then use
the TOGAF ADM to state the requirements for the integration of a
new company information management system into the organization.
You then list a set of business goals together with the Architecture
Board that will be a reference to the enterprise architecture program.
Best Answer : C
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 423
FreshFruit Int. is an online American grocer. The Executive Board
decided to implement a new strategy to expand the business to other
markets.
The CIO is sponsoring an enterprise activity to support the expanded
operations.
A new solution is rolled-out to replace the legacy online sales
platform. A compliance review was performed to assess the solution
implementation.
The result of the review highlighted a complaint from the
development team stating that the new system is difficult to integrate
with the existing warehouse automation systems. The Chief Architect
is concerned that the complaint is not related to a real problem of the
solution but is based on personal preferences of the development
teams. Another interview with the project team is scheduled.
You are the Lead Architect and an architect from your team leads the
review team. You have to answer how, based on TOGAF 9, you
should enable the review team to conduct the reviews successfully.
Choose one of the following answers :
A. Meeting with the project architect you clarify the purpose of the
review. You ask to perform an objective and fair review using the
checklists to frame the review and clarify that you want them to
identify the issues behind the implementation team complaints.
B. You organize a meeting with the review team and state the
importance to identify any non-compliancy that may have come from
the implemented solution.
C. You organize a meeting with the review team and stress the
importance of a high degree of compliance without any exception.
The review should cover every aspect of the implementation and
should criticize the implementation techniques.
D. You verify that criteria for the program and the business objectives
are mapped in the checklists that the project team prepared for the
interviews. You confirm the checklist content to the project architect
and stress the need to be objective and fair during the review
process.
Best Answer : D
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 424
TotalComms is a telecommunications company formed from the
merging of other 2 telecommunication companies. The business
operating model has been unified, the TOGAF 9 Architecture Board
approved the outline Implementation and Migration Plan the detailed
migration planning must know be approved. Your help is needed to
work on the migration planning with all the key stakeholders to
achieve an agreement.
You are the Lead Architect asked to describe accordingly to TOGAF 9
the best way to address the following activities:
The way the migration planning is conducted.
What is going to be implemented.
The stakeholders involved in the implementation.
The definition of the deliverables to use
Choose one of the following answers :
A. The Chief Architect will conduct the Migration planning and then
share it with the other domain architects. The migration plan will be
formed by a list of projects, their priority, their costs and a
recommendation on how to proceed. After the plan is shared with the
Architectural Board members and any observation that may raise
incorporated in the plan, any individual project will go in front of the
board for the approval for resources for the next project increment. A
GANT chart will be included to be used as a roadmap.
B. The Migration planning will be conducted as a series of steps:
confirming and then coordinating the corporate management
frameworks involved; establishing clear business value for the
deliverables; creating detailed resource estimates for the work to do;
define priority of the work, sequence and then the Transition
Architectures. After this, an Implementation and Migration Plan can
be confirmed. The Portfolio Management, Operations Management
and Business Planning teams should be involved in the
implementation of the major deliverables. Once these have been
completed, regular meetings will be done to enable the architecture
to be kept up-to-date.
C. Implementation and Migration Strategy will be used to define
project plans focusing on scope, time and budget. The business value
of each project is assessed and Project Managers will prepare
submissions to the IT governance Board to ask for their funding and
the Lead Architect will be active part of the board. The collection of
project roadmaps and plans will be used to detail the EA
Implementation and Migration Plan.
D. This step will be conducted by the Enterprise Architecture team
involving Business, Application, Data, Technology, and Security
architects. They will implement the Transition Architectures and
together will prioritize a list of activities and include the Architecture
Building Blocks in an Implementation and Migration Plan and
Roadmap. After this, the comments on the deliverables shared with
lines of business and the members of the Executive Board are
integrated, this to enable the funding on the Enterprise Architecture
work.
Best Answer : B
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 425
Patterns & Co. is introducing a Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS)
Market Analytics solution in order to improve its new delivery service.
Patterns & Co. has a mature enterprise architecture capability and the
CIO is the sponsor of the enterprise architecture team. The business
vision and requirements for the new system are defined. It includes a
detailed business process analysis. The supplier has proposed a
solution but the Architecture Board identified some of the project
requirements not consistent with the adopted infrastructure
standards. The CIO considered the risks and approved the
implementation.
The CIO has asked the EA team to execute the Phase G ensuring that
the system performance KPIs are respected, the project remains
within budget and security guidelines are met.
As Lead Enterprise Architect you have to recommend a plan to
implement the CIO decision. Choose the best answer according to
TOGAF 9.
A. You ask the supplier to modify the web server hardware and
software components so they can meet the current infrastructure
standards. You advise to execute a proof of concept to anticipate any
coding issue. Then, after the agreement with the development leads
for supporting the development, you will provide the project plan to
the project manager and develop an Architecture Contract. A set of
frequent operational reviews to monitor the solution's performance is
then scheduled after the implementation is completed.
B. You recommend the co-existence of a second web server standard
and modify the company Standards Information Base adding this new
technology. You ask the project architects to create an Architecture
Contract with the development teams. You identify the need of a
performance testing and a compliance review You agree with the
business on SLA and delivery dates. You identify re-usable procedures
and objects.
C. You eliminate the non-standard web server from the solution as
recommended by the Architecture Board. You create a revised plan
and Architecture Contract for the development stressing the re-use of
standard technologies. You share the budget implication of this
solution with a finance committee and inform the CIO of the long
term cost benefits of this choice. You define periodical project
management meetings to monitor compliance.
D. You execute a risk analysis and set deliverables and timing
requirements with the development team. You implement a detailed
impact analysis of the chosen solution. You create an Architecture
Contract and ask for the CIO's approval before implementing it. You
test the solution just prior to implementation and deliver the project
artifacts and store after the completion of the implementation.
Best Answer : B
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 426
RIG Networks, a global network supplier is implementing a massive
replacement of its supply chain to reduce production cost of their new
LTE (Long Term Evolution) gateways. As part of this renovation
process the CIO decided to replace their ERP (Enterprise Resource
Planning) system using a greenfield approach (where the design the
solution, he then identified the suppliers and asked you as Chief
Architect to supervise the definition of the Architecture Design and
Development Contract.
You now need to write the Architecture Design and Development
Contract, identify how you would do this following TOGAF 9.
Choose one of the following answers :
A. You would define the Architecture Design and Development
Contract with : introduction and background, the nature of the
agreement, scope of the architecture, architecture and strategic
principles and requirements, conformance requirements, Target
Architecture Measures, Define phases of deliverables, Prioritized joint
workplan, Time window, Architecture delivery and business metrics.
B. You would define the Architecture Design and Development
Contract with : introduction and background, the nature of the
agreement, scope of the architecture, architecture and strategic
principles and requirements, conformance requirements, Baseline
Architecture definition, Target Architecture Measures, Define phases
of deliverables, Prioritized joint workplan, Time window, Architecture
delivery and business metrics.
C. You would define the Architecture Design and Development
Contract with : Target Architecture Measures, Define phases of
deliverables, Prioritized joint workplan, Time window, Architecture
delivery and business metrics.
D. You would define the Architecture Design and Development
Contract with : scope, goals, objectives and constraints, Architecture
Principles, Baseline Architecture, Architecture Models, Gap Analysis,
Impact Assessment.
Best Answer : A
Scenario Based Question : SBR – 427
Dante Manufacturing is a big supplier in the automotive industry,
head quarter in London with main plants in New York, Milan, Toronto
and Tokio. Each one of these plants has been operating its own
Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP II) system, production
scheduling and custom applications for production automation.
Dante's objective is to minimize waste production improving
production operations. During an analysis of the process
improvements was determined that a significant improvement on
waste production could be achieved replacing the outdated MRPII
system with a common Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) located in
London.
Dante has well-developed governance and processes based on
TOGAF 9. The Chief Engineer of Global Manufacturing operations is
the business sponsor and issued a Request for Architectural Work.
The architectural activity for the implementation of the new ERP
platform is kicked off and the architectural vision is produced. Some
concerns on the security, reliability, responsibility and time to manage
change of driving the MRP II and production scheduling by a central
system located in London are raised by the team of architects
working on the project and by senior management of the various
organizations. These last in particular, stressed the need to align the
information management with the business. Refer to the scenario
above
As Lead Architect you have been asked to update the IT architectural
principles to address the concerns raised by the project stakeholders
and the senior management. According to TOGAF 9 (assuming the
enterprise is using the example set of principles in TOGAF 9 Section
23.6), which of the following is the best answer?
Choose one of the following answers :
A. Common Use Applications, Data is Shared, Data is Accessible, Data
is Secure, Interoperability, Control, Technology Independence.
B. Business Continuity, Service-Orientation, Data is Shared , Data is
Accessible, Data is Secure, Responsive Change Management.
C. Requirements-Based Change, Ease-of-Use, Data is Normalized.
D. Information Management is Everybody's business, IT
Responsibility, Data Trustee, Technology Independence, Responsive
Change Management.
Best Answer : D
Into Level 1 Questions, additional lot
2101 What
the context of TOGAF ?
is the definition of Architecture in
A. The fundamental organization of a system, embodied in its
components, their relationships to each other and the environment,
and the principles governing its design and evolution
B. A rigorous description of the structure of an enterprise, which
comprises enterprise components (business entities), the externally
visible properties of those components, and the relationships (e.g. the
behavior) between them
C. An architecture is the most important, pervasive, top-level, strategic
inventions, decisions, and their associated rationales about the overall
structure (i.e., essential elements and their relationships) and
associated characteristics and behaviour
D. Architecture is the use of abstractions and models to simplify and
communicate complex structures and processes to improve
understanding and forecasting
E. The structure of components, their inter-relationships, and the
principles and guidelines governing their design and evolution over
time
Answer : E
Explanation :
TOGAF defines Architecture as : The structure of components, their
inter-relationships, and the principles and guidelines governing their
design and evolution over time.
Try to give your own justification for this answer, by attempting to
look at all descriptions but picking the best one, as found in TOGAF
documentation or this courseware.
See under : 2.2 What is Architecture in the Context of the
TOGAF Standard ?
ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010: 2011 defines "architecture" as :
"The fundamental concepts or properties of a system in its
environment embodied in its elements, relationships, and in the
principles of its design and evolution."
The TOGAF standard embraces but does not strictly adhere to
ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010: 2011 terminology. In addition to the
ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010: 2011 definition of "architecture", the TOGAF
standard defines a second meaning depending upon the context:
"The structure of components, their inter-relationships, and the
principles and guidelines governing their design and evolution over
time."
2102
In which Phase of the
TOGAF ADM do activities include assessing the dependencies, costs,
and benefits of the migration projects ?
A. Phase E
B. Phase F
C. Phase G
D. Phase H
E. Requirements Management
Answer : B
Explanation :
Phase F activities include assessing the dependencies, costs, and
benefits of the various migration projects.
Phase F activities include assessing the dependencies, costs, and
benefits of the various migration projects. The prioritized list of
projects will form the basis of the detailed Implementation and
Migration Plan that will supplement the architectures with portfolio and
project-level detail assigning tasks to specific resources.
2103 TOGAF defines levels of architecture
conformance. Which of the following describes a situation where some
features in an architecture specification have not been implemented,
but those that have are in accordance with the specification ?
A. Compliant
B. Conformant
C. Consistent
D. Irrelevant
E. Non-conformant
Answer : A
Explanation :
TOGAF describes “compliant” as a situation where some features in an
architecture specification have not been implemented, but those that
have are in accordance with the specification.
2104 According to TOGAF,
which of the
following define general rules and guidelines for the use of assets
across the enterprise ?
A. Architecture principles
B. Business scenarios
C. Functional Requirements
D. Procurement policies
E. Stakeholder concerns
Answer : A
Explanation :
Architecture Principles, which gets defined in Preliminary Phase, in
turn define general rules and guidelines for the use of assets across
the enterprise.
See : 20.1 Introduction
Principles are general rules and guidelines, intended to be enduring
and seldom amended, that inform and support the way in which an
organization sets about fulfilling its mission.
2105 Which of the following
is not a
business benefit of Enterprise Architecture Framework in the context
of TOGAF ?
A. Lower business operation costs
B. More flexible workforce
C. Lower change management costs
D. More agile organization
E. It will ensure compliance and protect the interest of stakeholders
Answer : E
Explanation :
Ensuring compliance and protecting the interest of stakeholders is not
stated in TOGAF as a business benefit of Enterprise Architecture
Framework.
Try to give your own justification for this answer, by attempting to
look at all descriptions but picking the best one, as found in TOGAF
documentation or this courseware.
See under : 1.3 Executive Overview
What are the benefits of an Enterprise Architecture ?
An effective Enterprise Architecture can bring important benefits to the
organization. Specific benefits of an Enterprise Architecture include :
■ More effective and efficient business operations:
— Lower business operation costs
— More agile organization
— Business capabilities shared across the organization
— Lower change management costs
— More flexible workforce
— Improved business productivity
■ More effective and efficient Digital Transformation and IT operations
:
— Extending effective reach of the enterprise through digital capability
— Bringing all components of the enterprise into a harmonized
environment
— Lower software development, support, and maintenance costs
— Increased portability of applications
— Improved interoperability and easier system and network
management
— Improved ability to address critical enterprise-wide issues like
security
— Easier upgrade and exchange of system components
■ Better return on existing investment, reduced risk for future
investment:
— Reduced complexity in the business and IT
— Maximum return on investment in existing business and IT
infrastructure
— The flexibility to make, buy, or out-source business and IT solutions
— Reduced risk overall in new investments and their cost of ownership
■ Faster, simpler, and cheaper procurement :
— Buying decisions are simpler, because the information governing
procurement is readily available in a coherent plan
— The procurement process is faster — maximizing procurement
speed and flexibility without sacrificing architectural coherence
— The ability to procure heterogeneous, multi-vendor open systems
— The ability to secure more economic capabilities
2106
Who is responsible to
determine the scope in the Architecture Compliance Review ?
A. Stakeholder
B. Architecture Review coordinator
C. Lead Architect
D. Architecture Board
Answer : B
Explanation :
Architecture Review coordinator gets to determine the scope of the
Review in the Architecture Compliance Review process.
See : Figure 42-2 Architecture Compliance Review Process along with
42.4.2 Roles and 42.4.3 Steps
2107
Which section of the
TOGAF document describes the purpose of deliverables produced as
outputs from the ADM cycle ?
A. ADM Guidelines and Techniques
B. Architecture Capability Framework
C. Architecture Content Framework
D. Architecture Governance Framework
E. TOGAF Reference Models
Answer : C
Explanation :
The Architecture Content Framework provides a detailed model of
architectural work products, including deliverables and their purpose,
artifacts within deliverables, and the Architecture Building Blocks
(ABBs) that deliverables represent.
TOGAF ?
2108 Which of the following
best describes
A. An abstract framework for the development of standards and
processes for a business architecture
B. A collection of components organized to accomplish a specific set of
functions
C. A process model, best practices and assets to aid production, use
and maintenance of enterprise architectures
D. A reference model containing taxonomy defining terminology for an
enterprise architecture, together with an associated graphic
E. A system development lifecycle method for software engineering
Answer : C
Explanation :
TOGAF is described the best as : A process model, best practices and
assets to aid production, use and maintenance of enterprise
architectures.
Let us not forget the very description of TOGAF.
See under : 2.1 What is the TOGAF Standard ?
The TOGAF standard is an architecture framework. It provides the
methods and tools for assisting in the acceptance, production, use,
and maintenance of an Enterprise Architecture. It is based on an
iterative process model supported by best practices and a re-usable
set of existing architecture assets.
2109 Which of the following
the TOGAF Architecture Development Method ?
best describes
A. A process for managing architecture requirements
B. A classification mechanism for architectures and solutions
C. A process for managing and controlling change at an enterprisewide level
D. A view of the Architecture Repository
E. A process for developing an organization-specific enterprise
architecture
Answer : E
Explanation :
TOGAF’s ADM : Architecture Development Method is described as the
process for developing an organization-specific enterprise architecture.
By following ADM for each project / portfolio, we arrive at finalized
architecture that is in line with the needs of the Enterprise and all it
stakeholders and the Architecture Governance body.
See under : 2.4 Architecture Development Method
The TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM) provides a
tested and repeatable process for developing architectures. The ADM
includes establishing an architecture framework, developing
architecture content, transitioning, and governing the realization of
architectures.
2110 Which of the following
is described by the
TOGAF Architecture Content Framework as a type of artifact that
shows relationships between things ?
A. Building Block
B. Catalog
C. Diagram
D. Matrix
E. Deliverable
Answer : D
Explanation :
TOGAF Architecture Content Framework describes matrix as a type of
artifact that shows relationships between things.
See under : 2.5
Artifacts are generally classified as catalogs (lists of things), matrices
(showing relationships between things), and diagrams (pictures of
things). Examples include a requirements catalog, business interaction
matrix, and a use-case diagram. An architectural deliverable may
contain many artifacts and artifacts will form the content of the
Architecture Repository.
2111 In the view creation process, the
viewpoints are selected based on who's / which concerns ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Architect
Stakeholder
Views
Architecture
Answer : B
Explanation :
Concerns come from stakeholders and Architect is expected to address
them
See under : 31.2.2 Architecture View Creation Process
The architect may choose to develop a new architecture viewpoint
that will cover the outstanding need, and then generate an
architecture view from it.
Whatever the context, the architect should be aware that every
architecture view has an architecture viewpoint, at least implicitly, and
that defining the architecture viewpoint in a systematic way will help
in assessing its effectiveness; i.e., does the architecture viewpoint
cover the relevant stakeholder concerns ?
2112
What level of the
Architecture Landscape provides a long-term summary view of the
entire enterprise ?
A. Capability Architecture
B. Operational Architecture
C. Segment Architecture
D. Strategic Architecture
E. Tactical Architecture
Answer : D
Explanation :
Strategic Architecture is the one that provide view of entire enterprise.
See under : 19.2 Architecture Landscape
Strategic Architecture provides an organizing framework for
operational and change activity and allows for direction setting at an
executive level.
2113 This one is not specific to an Industry
A. Solution templates and guidelines for Banking industry
B. Solution templates and guidelines for Healthcare industry
C. Solution templates and guidelines for Merchandising industry
D. Solution templates and guidelines for your Enterprise
Answer : D
Explanation :
What is specific to an “industry” ( like Banking industry) cannot also
be specific to an “Enterprise”
2114 Which among
patterns is NOT correct ?
the following statements about
A. Pattern is “an idea that has been useful in one practical context and will probably be
useful in others”
B. Patterns are considered to be a way of putting Building Blocks into context
C. Patterns can tell when, why, and what trade-offs you have to make
D. Patterns are a package of functionality defined to meet business needs across an
organization
E. Patterns offer the promise of helping the architect to solutions that have been proven
to deliver effective in the past
Answer : D
Explanation :
Answer choice D is about building Blocks, not Patterns
See : 22.1.1 Background
A "pattern" has been defined as: "an idea that has been useful in one practical context
and will probably be useful in others" (Source: Analysis Patterns — Re-usable Object
Models, by M. Fowler).
In the TOGAF standard, patterns are considered to be a way of putting building blocks
into context; for example, to describe a re-usable solution to a problem. Building blocks
are what you use: patterns can tell you how you use them, when, why, and what tradeoffs you have to make in doing so.
Patterns offer the promise of helping the architect to identify combinations of Architecture
and/or Solution Building Blocks (ABBs/SBBs) that have been proven to deliver effective
solutions in the past, and may provide the basis for effective solutions in the future.
Pattern knowledge to a good degree is essential for every Architect, through TOGAF may
yet to emphasize these in specifics of its syllabus.
Read Chapter 22 : Architecture Patterns in TOGAF documentation
2115 Which of the following does
TOGAF
describe as "the structure of components, their inter- relationships,
and the principles guiding their design and evolution over time" ?
A. View
B. Artifact
C. Model
D. Deliverable
E. Architecture
Answer : E
Explanation :
TOGAF’s description of Architecture runs as : TOGAF describe as "the
structure of components, their inter- relationships, and the principles
guiding their design and evolution over time"
See under : 2.2 What is Architecture in the Context of the
TOGAF Standard ?
TOGAF standard defines a second meaning depending upon the
context:
"The structure of components, their inter-relationships, and the
principles and guidelines governing their design and evolution over
time."
2116 Which
of the
following does the TOGAF document define as architectural work
product that describes an aspect of the architecture ?
A. Application Platform Interface
B. Artifact
C. Building Block
D. Deliverable
E. Framework
Answer : B
Explanation :
A building block is a package of functionality and is potentially reusable. So, building blocks are Components which in turn contain
artifacts. On the other hand, artifact is a single element, like an Actor
in a Use Case.
2117 Which of the following
guidelines for adapting the ADM process ?
is not a part of the
A. Using TOGAF to define Service-Oriented Architectures (SOAs)
B. Coexisting with other Enterprise Architecture frameworks
C. Ways to apply iteration to the ADM
D. Applying the ADM at different levels of the enterprise
E. Security considerations when applying the ADM
Answer : B
Explanation :
Coexistence with other Enterprise Architecture frameworks is not cited
as a part of the guidelines and reasons for adapting the ADM process.
See : Section 4.3 Adapting the ADM
Go through all reasons given for adapting TOGAF. Vey important for
Certification purposes
2118
Which one of the following
represents the detailed construction of the architectures defined in the
Architecture Continuum ?
A. Architecture Building Blocks
B. Conceptual Models
C. Foundation Architectures
D. Reference Models
E. Solution Building Blocks
Answer : A
Explanation : The Solutions Continuum defines what is available in
the organizational environment as re-usable Solution Building Blocks
(SBBs).
The Architecture Continuum offers a consistent way to define and
understand the generic rules, representations, and relationships in an
architecture, including traceability and derivation relationships (e.g., to
show that an Organization-Specific Architecture is based on an
industry or generic standard).
The Architecture Continuum represents a structuring of Architecture
Building Blocks (ABBs) which are re-usable architecture assets. ABBs
evolve through their development lifecycle from abstract and generic
entities to fully expressed Organization-Specific Architecture assets.
The Architecture Continuum assets will be used to guide and select
the elements in the Solutions Continuum (see below).
The Architecture Continuum shows the relationships among
foundational frameworks (such as TOGAF), common system
architectures (such as the III-RM), industry architectures, and
enterprise architectures. The Architecture Continuum is a useful tool to
discover commonality and eliminate unnecessary redundancy.
The Solutions Continuum provides a consistent way to describe and
understand the implementation of the assets defined in the
Architecture Continuum. The Solutions Continuum defines what is
available in the organizational environment as re-usable Solution
Building Blocks (SBBs). The solutions are the results of agreements
between customers and business partners that implement the rules
and relationships defined in the architecture space. The Solutions
Continuum addresses the commonalities and differences among the
products, systems, and services of implemented systems.
2119
Complete the sentence: In
Phase C, when an existing application is to be replaced, the Data
Architecture should ______________
A. be re-factored to align with the technology infrastructure
B. describe how this change impacts other projects
C. identify the data migration requirements
D. include the application interoperability requirements
E. estimate the effort required to overcome any issues
Answer : C
Explanation :
When an existing application is replaced, there will be a critical need
to migrate data (master, transactional, and reference) to the new
application. The Data Architecture should identify data migration
requirements and also provide indicators as to the level of
transformation, weeding, and cleansing that will be required to
present data in a format that meets the requirements and constraints
of the target application.
2120 Which of
the following is
NOT a valid reason for wanting to tailor ADM for the specific need of
the enterprise ?
A. The ADM is being mandated for use by a prime or lead contractor in
an outsourcing situation, and needs to be tailored to achieve a suitable
compromise between the contractor’s existing practices and the
contracting enterprise’s requirements
B. An important consideration is that the order of the phases in the
ADM is to some extent dependent on the maturity of the architecture
discipline within the enterprise concerned
C. The enterprise is a small-to-medium enterprise, and wishes to use
a “cut-down” version of the ADM
D. An enterprise may wish to use or tailor the ADM in conjunction with
the security best practices in use in the enterprise
E. The ADM is one of many corporate processes that make up the
corporate governance model for an enterprise
Answer : E
Explanation :
We cannot say that the ADM is one of many corporate processes that
make up the corporate governance model for an enterprise and so use
it as a reason to reject the call for tailoring TOGAF.
All other answer choices are valid reasons for going for tailoring (
customizing or adapting) TOGAF.
See : Section 4.3 Adapting the ADM
Go through all reasons given for adapting TOGAF. Vey important for
Certification purposes
2121 Not an
enterprise architecture ?
IT benefit of a good
A. Lower software development, support, and maintenance costs
B. Improved business productivity
C. Increased portability of applications
D. Improved interoperability and easier system and network
management
E. Improved ability to address critical enterprise-wide issues like
security
F. Easier upgrade and exchange of system components
Answer : B
Explanation :
Answer choice B is a business benefit and not an IT benefit.
The Business benefits of good EA are :
— Lower business operation costs
— More agile organization
— Business capabilities shared across the organization
— Lower change management costs
— More flexible workforce
— Improved business productivity
2122 Solution Architecture
is not about :
A. A description of a discrete and focused business operation or
activity and how IS / IT supports that operation.
B. A strategic context for the evolution in response to the constantly
changing needs of the business environment.
C. Typically applies to a single project or project release
D. Assists in the translation of requirements into a solution vision,
high-level business and/or IT system specifications, and a portfolio of
implementation tasks
Answer : B
Explanation :
Solution Architecture comes at Segment level of Enterprise
Architecture.
It is not a strategic context for the evolution in response to the
constantly changing needs of the business environment.
Other three answer choice are about Solution Architecture.
See Section : 3.69 : Solution Architecture
A description of a discrete and focused business operation or activity
and how IS/IT supports that operation.
Note : A Solution Architecture typically applies to a single project or
project release, assisting in the translation of requirements into a
solution vision, high-level business and/or IT system specifications,
and a portfolio of implementation tasks.
On the other hand, the wrong answer B, which is about Enterprise
Architecture is seen in Section 1.3 as :
Today’s CEOs know that the effective management and exploitation of
information and Digital Transformation are key factors to business
success, and indispensable means to achieving competitive
advantage.
An Enterprise Architecture addresses this need, by providing a
strategic context for the evolution and reach of digital capability in
response to the constantly changing needs of the business
environment.
2123 Which of the following
describes a purpose of the Business Scenarios technique ?
A. To catch errors in a project architecture early
B. To guide decision making throughout the enterprise
C. To help identify and understand requirements
D. To highlight shortfalls between the baseline and target
architectures
E. To mitigate risk when implementing an architecture project
Answer : C
Explanation :
Primary purpose of Business Scenarios is to help identify and
best
2124
applies to an Architecture Building Block ?
Which of the following
A. It defines the functionality to be implemented.
B. It defines the implementation.
C. It defines what products and components will implement the
functionality.
D. It is product or vendor-aware.
Answer : A
Explanation :
ABBs define functionality – not implementation.
2125 Which of the
following
statements is correct in the context of ADM and Architecture
Repository relationship ?
A. At relevant places throughout the ADM, there are reminders to
consider which architecture assets from the Architecture Repository
the architect should use
B. The practical implementation of the Enterprise Continuum will
typically take the form of an Architecture Repository that includes
reference architectures, models, and patterns mandated in TOGAF
C. In executing the ADM, the architect is only developing a snapshot
of the enterprise at particular points in time, and populating the
organization’s own Architecture Repository is outside the scope of
ADM
D. The first execution of the ADM is simplified because of the re-use
potential of the standard architecture assets available for re-use in
TOGAF Architecture Repository
E. Architecture Repository is only accessed in the Requirement
Management phase
Answer : A
Explanation : Looking at the wrong answers : The practical
implementation of the Enterprise Continuum will typically take the
form of an Architecture Repository that includes reference
architectures, models, and patterns mandated in TOGAF – Not a ADM
and Architecture Repository relationship; read this question again after
you get to know about Enterprise Continuum.
In executing the ADM, the architect is only developing a snapshot of
the enterprise at particular points in time, and populating the
organization’s own Architecture Repository is outside the scope of
ADM – ADM goes through actions which re much more than a
snapshot of the Enterprise. ADM populates the Architecture repository
with Architectures that are Platform independent ( ABBs), Solutions
which are implementation and vendor biased ( Platform Specific SBBs)
and even Implementation Governance and Change Management
thereafter.
The first execution of the ADM is simplified because of the re-use
potential of the standard architecture assets available for re-use in
TOGAF Architecture Repository - Not a point relevant to ADM and
Architecture Repository relationship
Architecture Repository is only accessed in the Requirement
Management phase – Totally wrong understanding of ADM Phases
including its Requirement Management Phase
2126 Benefits of a well conceived
and properly
established Enterprise Architecture includes all except :
A. Better return on existing investment, reduced risk for future
investment
B. More efficient IT operation
C. More efficient business operation
D. Agile only as the development method to acheive Time to market
software
Answer : D
Explanation :
Advantages of good Enterprise Architecture
More efficient business operation :
— Lower business operation costs
— More agile organization
— Business capabilities shared across the organization
— Lower change management costs
— More flexible workforce
— Improved business productivity
More efficient IT operation :
— Lower software development, support, and maintenance costs
— Increased portability of applications
— Improved interoperability and easier system and network
management
— Improved ability to address critical enterprise-wide issues like
security
— Easier upgrade and exchange of system components
Better return on existing investment, reduced risk for future
investment :
— Reduced complexity in the business and IT
— Maximum return on investment in existing business and IT
infrastructure
— The flexibility to make, buy, or out-source business and IT solutions
— Reduced risk overall in new investments and their cost of ownership
Faster, simpler, and cheaper procurement :
— Buying decisions are simpler, because the information governing
procurement is readily available in a coherent plan
— The procurement process is faster — maximizing procurement
speed and flexibility without sacrificing architectural coherence
— The ability to procure heterogeneous, multi-vendor open systems
— The ability to secure more economic capabilities
2127
Which one of the following
is defined by acceptable standards as : the fundamental organization
of a system embodied in its components, their relationship to each
other, and the principles guiding its design and evolution ?
A. Architecture
B. Metamodel
C. Model
D. Ontology
E. Pattern
Answer : A
Explanation :
Architecture is defined as : the fundamental organization of a system
embodied in its components, their relationship to each other, and the
principles guiding its design and evolution.
Definitions are important from point of view of Certification
preparation
See under : 2.2 : What is Architecture in the Context of the
TOGAF Standard ?
ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010: 2011 defines "architecture" as :
"The fundamental concepts or properties of a system in its
environment embodied in its elements, relationships, and in the
principles of its design and evolution."
The TOGAF standard embraces but does not strictly adhere to
ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010: 2011 terminology.
2128 The Component of
TOGAF which
includes establishing an architecture framework, developing
architecture content, transitioning, and governing the realization of
architectures.
A. Enterprise Continuum
B. Enterprise Architecture Framework
C. Architecture Development Method
D. Architecture Content Framework
Answer : C
Explanation :
ADM, Architecture Development Method is an important component of
TOGAF. It includes establishing an architecture framework, developing
architecture content, transitioning, and governing the realization of
architectures.
See Section : 2.4 of TOGAF Documentation : The ADM includes
establishing an architecture framework, developing architecture
content, transitioning, and governing the realization of architectures.
Section 2.6 : Enterprise Continuum, which sets the broader context
for an architect and explains how generic solutions can be leveraged
and specialized in order to support the requirements of an individual
organization.
Section 2.10 : Enterprise Architecture framework are :
■ A definition of the deliverables that the architecting activity should
produce
■ A description of the method by which this should be done
Section 2.5 : Architecture Content Framework provides a structural
model for architectural content that allows major work products to be
consistently defined, structured, and presented.
2129 Which
of the following is NOT a
correct statement about an Architecture Framework ?
A. An architecture framework is a tool that can be used for developing
a broad range of different architectures
B. An architecture framework should describe a method for designing
an information system in terms of a set of building blocks, and for
showing how the building blocks fit together
C. Architecture Framework is just a set of resources, guidelines,
templates, background information, etc. provided to help the architect
establish an architecture practice within an organization
D. An architecture framework can contain or point to a set of tools and
must provide a common vocabulary
E. An architecture framework should also include a list of
recommended standards and compliant products that can be used to
implement the building blocks
Answer : C
Explanation :
It is not correct to state that : Architecture Framework is just a set of
resources, guidelines, templates, background information, etc.
provided to help the architect establish an architecture practice within
an organization.
Such Frameworks are much more that reference resources.
See under : 1.3 : Executive Overview
What is an architecture framework ?
An architecture framework is a foundational structure, or set of
structures, which can be used for developing a broad range of
different architectures.
It should describe a method for designing a target state of the
enterprise in terms of a set of building blocks, and for showing how
the building blocks fit together. It should contain a set of tools and
provide a common vocabulary. It should also include a list of
recommended standards and compliant products that can be used to
implement the building blocks.
2130
Not a Section, as per Structure of the
TOGAF Library as maintained under the governance of The Open
Group Architecture Forum.
A. Section 1. Foundation Documents
B. Section 5. Enterprise Continuum
C. Section 2. Generic Guidance and Techniques
D. Section 3. Industry-Specific Guidance and Techniques
E. Section 4. Organization-Specific Guidance and Techniques
Answer : B
Explanation :
The Structure of the TOGAF Library ( which is totally different from
TOGAF documentation and its parts) has only four sections.
See : 1.2 : Structure of the TOGAF Library
Accompanying this ( TOGAF) standard is a portfolio of guidance
material, known as the TOGAF Library, to support the practical
application of the TOGAF approach. The TOGAF Library is a reference
library containing guidelines, templates, patterns, and other forms of
reference material to accelerate the creation of new architectures for
the enterprise.
The TOGAF Library is maintained under the governance of The Open
Group Architecture Forum.
Library resources are organized into four sections :
■ Section 1. Foundation Documents
■ Section 2. Generic Guidance and Techniques
■ Section 3. Industry-Specific Guidance and Techniques
■ Section 4. Organization-Specific Guidance and Techniques
Where resources within the Library apply to the deployment of the
TOGAF ADM and make explicit reference to "anchor points" within the
TOGAF standard they are classified within the Library as Dependent
documents.
Resources that provide guidance on how to utilize features described
in the standard are classified as Supporting documents. Resources
that relate to Enterprise Architecture in general, and that do not make
any specific references to the TOGAF standard, are classified as EA
General documents.
2131
Not a justification on why to use the
TOGAF standard as a framework for Enterprise Architecture
A. The TOGAF standard has been developed through the collaborative
efforts of the whole community
B. Using the TOGAF standard results in Enterprise Architecture that is
consistent, reflects the needs of stakeholders, employs best practice,
and gives due consideration both to current requirements and the
perceived future needs of the business.
C. Developing and sustaining an Enterprise Architecture is a technically
straight process and TOGAF is free of complexity here
D. The TOGAF standard plays an important role in standardizing and
de-risks the architecture development process
E. The TOGAF standard provides a best practice framework for adding
value, and enables the organization to build workable and economic
solutions which address their business issues and needs
Answer : C
Explanation :
It is not correct to state that developing and sustaining an Enterprise
Architecture is a technically straight process and TOGAF is free of
complexity here.
We do come across complexity and technical challenges during the
practice of enterprise Architecture.
See under : 1.3 : Why use the TOGAF standard as a framework
for Enterprise Architecture ?
The TOGAF standard has been developed through the collaborative
efforts of the whole community. Using the TOGAF standard results in
Enterprise Architecture that is consistent, reflects the needs of
stakeholders, employs best practice, and gives due consideration both
to current requirements and the perceived future needs of the
business.
Developing and sustaining an Enterprise Architecture is a technically
complex process which involves many stakeholders and decision
processes in the organization. The TOGAF standard plays an important
role in standardizing and de-risks the architecture development
process.
The TOGAF standard provides a best practice framework for adding
value, and enables the organization to build workable and economic
solutions which address their business issues and needs.
2132 Which
section of the
TOGAF template for Architecture Principles should describe situations
where one principle would be given precedence over another ?
A. Implications
B. Name
C. Rationale
D. Statement
E. Trade-Offs
Answer : C
Explanation :
Rationale section of the TOGAF template for Architecture Principles
should describe situations where one principle would be given
precedence over another.
See : 20.3
Rationale : Should highlight the business benefits of adhering to the
principle, using business terminology. Point to the similarity of
information and technology principles to the principles governing
business operations. Also describe the relationship to other principles,
and the intentions regarding a balanced interpretation. Describe
situations where one principle would be given precedence or carry
more weight than another for making a decision.
2133
Integrating TOGAF methods with other
standard frameworks or best practices - One that TOGAF does not
suggest there is
A. CMMI
B. ITIL
C. COBIT
D. PRINCE2
E. PMBOK
F. MSP
Answer : A
Explanation :
TOGAF does not mention CMMI when it talks about integration ADM.
But note that CMMI does find a mention in different context in Section
32.1. Also note that CMMI is detailed in : 45.4 Capability Maturity
Models Integration (CMMI)
See : 2.10 Using the TOGAF Standard with Other Frameworks
TOGAF framework may be used either in its own right, with the
generic deliverables that it describes; or else these deliverables may
be replaced or extended by a more specific set, defined in any other
framework that the architect considers relevant.
This architecture tailoring may include adopting elements from other
architecture frameworks, or integrating TOGAF methods with other
standard frameworks or best practices, such as ITIL®, CMMI®,
COBIT®, PRINCE2®, PMBOK®, and MSP®. It may also include
adopting reference materials from the TOGAF Library, such as the
IT4IT™ Reference Architecture.
2134
In the Preliminary Phase, which of
the following drives the requirements and performance metrics when
scoping the enterprise architecture work ?
A. Architecture governance
B. Business imperatives
C. Solution architecture
D. Service level agreements
E. Time horizon
Answer : B
Explanation :
In the Preliminary Phase of ADM, one which drives the requirements
and performance metrics is - Business imperatives. A “business
imperative” is a major change or goal a business is
The business imperatives behind the enterprise Architecture work
drive the requirements and performance metrics for the architecture
work.
For example, the Request for Architecture Work may include :
•
Business requirements : service contracts, need for automation
…
•
Cultural aspirations : target environment & its cultural variations
•
Organization intents : intention behind change or fresh
greenfield software
•
Strategic intent : sustaining initiatives and approach specifics for
projects
•
Forecast financial requirements : ways and means to fund the
projects
Request for Architectural Work is a document that is sent from the
sponsoring organization to the architecture organization to trigger the
start of an architecture development cycle. Requests for Architecture
Work can be created as an output of the Preliminary Phase, a result of
approved architecture Change Requests, or terms of reference for
architecture work originating from migration planning.
It outlines the Business imperatives behind the Enterprise Architecture
drive the requirements and performance metrics for the architecture
work
Imperatives therein should be sufficiently clear so that the Preliminary
Phase can scope the business outcomes and resource requirements
and define the outline business information requirements and
associated strategies of the enterprise architecture work to be done.
2135 Which of the following is a
Point of the ADM Cycle ?
Key
A. Though ADM is iterative, the decisions regarding enterprise
coverage, level of detail, time period and architecture asset re-use
needs to be take upfront
B. ADM provides a recommended the scope of activity which can be
tailored by the organization itself
C. Where necessary, use of the ADM should be tailored to meet the
needs of the organization but phases cannot be omitted
D. The main guideline is to focus on what creates value to the
enterprise, and to select horizontal and vertical scope, and project
schedules, accordingly
E. Decisions taken should be based on the value accruing to the
enterprise only
Answer : D
Explanation :
The main guideline and key point of ADM is to focus on what creates
value to the enterprise, and to select horizontal and vertical scope,
and project schedules, accordingly.
Section 4.7 Summary in Chapter 4 : Introduction to Part II
The TOGAF ADM defines a recommended sequence for the various
phases and steps involved in developing an architecture, but it cannot
recommend a scope — this has to be determined by the organization
itself, bearing in mind that the recommended sequence of
development in the ADM process is an iterative one, with the depth
and breadth of scope and deliverables increasing with each iteration.
Each iteration will add resources to the organization’s Architecture
Repository. While a complete framework is useful (indeed, essential)
to have in mind as the ultimate long term goal, in practice there is a
key decision to be made as to the scope of a specific Enterprise
Architecture effort. This being the case, it is vital to understand the
basis on which scoping decisions are being made, and to set
expectations right for what is the goal of the effort.
The main guideline is to focus on what creates value to the
enterprise, and to select horizontal and vertical scope, and time
periods, accordingly. Whether or not this is the first time around,
understand that this exercise will be repeated, and that future
iterations will build on what is being created in the current effort,
adding greater width and depth.
It is better to go through the Introduction portion of each part of
TOGAF documentation
2136
The main aspects of the Preliminary
Phase include all of the following except
A. Defining the Enterprise
B. Defining the Architecture Principles that will form any architecture
work
C. Analyzing the gaps between Baseline and Target Architecture
D. Evaluating the Architecture Maturity of the enterprise
Answer : C
Explanation :
Baseline and Target refer to states of completion of specific projects.
These can come into picture only from Phase A where specific projects
get defined
See 3.21 Baseline
A specification that has been formally reviewed and agreed upon, that
thereafter serves as the basis for further development or change and
that can be changed only through formal change control procedures or
a type of procedure such as configuration management.
See 3.75 Target Architecture
The description of a future state of the architecture being developed
for an organization.
Note : There may be several future states developed as a roadmap to
show the evolution of the architecture to a target state.
2137
Which one of the following is not
part of the approach to the Preliminary Phase ?
A. Defining the enterprise
B. Identifying key drivers and elements in the organizational context
C. Defining Architecture Contracts
D. Defining the framework to be used
E. Defining the requirements for architecture work
Answer : C
Explanation :
Architecture Contracts are prepared and issued in Phase G.
See : 5.5 Approach : This Preliminary Phase is about defining
"where, what, why, who, and how we do architecture" in the
enterprise concerned. The main aspects are as follows :
■ Defining the enterprise
■ Identifying key drivers and elements in the organizational context
■ Defining the requirements for architecture work
■ Defining the Architecture Principles that will inform any architecture
work
■ Defining the framework to be used
■ Defining the relationships between management frameworks
■ Evaluating the Enterprise Architecture maturity
2138 What marks
Architecture ?
the boundary of Enterprise
A. Description of its boundaries
B. Identifying the boundaries of its organizational structure
C. Defining its units
D. Looking at the highest level of description of the organization and
structure of the Enterprise
Answer : D
Explanation :
Looking at the highest level of description of the organization and
structure of the Enterprise – this is where spread of Enterprise
Architecture gets demarcated from other departments in the
enterprise.
See : 3.38 : Enterprise
The highest level (typically) of description of an organization and
typically covers all missions and functions. An enterprise will often
span multiple organizations.
Pointer : The highest level of description of an organization is used to
identify the boundary encompassed by the Enterprise Architecture and
EA Capability.
2139 Not related to concept of Capability
A. Do something that may lead to enhanced outcome
B. Can enable measurement of resources employed
C. Management concept to facilitate measurement of profitability
D. Can enable to measure outcome of goals achieved
Answer : C
Explanation :
Capability is a management concept that facilitates planning
improvements in the ability to do something that leads to enhanced
outcomes. It enables the ability to measure resources employed and
outcomes or goals achieved within a specified context.
2140 NOT correct
Capability and Enterprise Architecture
in the context of
A. Change is expected in the gap between current and future states
B. Change least expected in the gap between current and future states
C. Description of future state enabling understanding of goals, mission
and vision
D. Description of future state in guiding what has to change from
current state
Answer : B
Explanation :
In its simplest terms, EA is used to describe the future state of an
enterprise to guide the change to reach the future state. The
description of the future state enables key people to understand what
must be in their enterprise to meet the enterprise’s goals, objective,
mission, and vision in the context within which the enterprise
operates. The gap between the enterprise’s current state and future
state guides what must change within the enterprise.
2141 In which
section of the TOGAF
template for Architecture Principles would a reader find the answer to
the question of 'How does this affect me" ?
A. Implications
B. Name
C. Rationale
D. Statement
Answer : A
Explanation :
Implications section of the TOGAF template for Architecture Principles
would a reader find the answer to the question of 'How does this
affect me"?.
See : 20.3 Components of Architecture Principles – (
Template)
Name : Should both represent the essence of the rule as well as be
easy to remember.
Specific technology platforms should not be mentioned in the name or
statement of a principle. Avoid ambiguous words in the Name and in
the Statement such as: "support", "open", "consider", and for lack of
good measure the word "avoid", itself, be careful with
"manage(ment)", and look for unnecessary adjectives and adverbs
(fluff).
Statement : Should succinctly and unambiguously communicate the
fundamental rule.
For the most part, the principles statements for managing information
are similar from one organization to the next. It is vital that the
principles statement is unambiguous.
Rationale : Should highlight the business benefits of adhering to the
principle, using business terminology.
Point to the similarity of information and technology principles to the
principles governing business operations. Also describe the
relationship to other principles, and the intentions regarding a
balanced interpretation. Describe situations where one principle would
be given precedence or carry more weight than another for making a
decision.
Implications : Should highlight the requirements, both for the
business and IT, for carrying out the principle — in terms of resources,
costs, and activities/tasks.
It will often be apparent that current systems, standards, or practices
would be incongruent with the principle upon adoption. The impact to
the business and consequences of adopting a principle should be
clearly stated. The reader should readily discern the answer to: "How
does this affect me?".
It is important not to oversimplify, trivialize, or judge the merit of the
impact. Some of the implications will be identified as potential impacts
only, and may be speculative rather than fully analyzed.
2142
Which of the following are
combinations of ABBs and SBBs that provided effective solutions in the
past and can be reused to provide new solutions ?
A. Architecture View
B. Architecture View Point
C. Architecture Pattern
D. Architecture Continuum
Answer : C
Explanation :
In TOGAF, patterns are considered to be a way of putting building
blocks into context; for example, to describe a re-usable solution to a
problem. Building blocks are what you use: patterns can tell you how
you use them, when, why, and what trade-offs you have to make in
doing so.
Patterns offer the promise of helping the architect to identify
combinations of Architecture and/or Solution Building Blocks
(ABBs/SBBs) that have been proven to deliver effective solutions in
the past, and may provide the basis for effective solutions in the
future
2143 Which
following is an objective of the Preliminary Phase ?
of the
A. Develop the Architecture Vision document
B. Draft the Implementation and Migration Plan
C. Ensure conformance requirements for the target architecture are
defined
D. Establish the Organizational Model for enterprise architecture
E. Operate the governance framework
Answer : D
Explanation :
An objective of the Preliminary Phase is to establish the Organizational
Model for enterprise architecture.
See : 5.1 Objectives
The objectives of the Preliminary Phase are to :
1. Determine the Architecture Capability desired by the organization :
■ Review the organizational context for conducting Enterprise
Architecture
■ Identify and scope the elements of the enterprise organizations
affected by the
Architecture Capability
■ Identify the established frameworks, methods, and processes that
intersect with the Architecture Capability
■ Establish Capability Maturity target
2. Establish the Architecture Capability :
■ Define and establish the Organizational Model for Enterprise
Architecture
■ Define and establish the detailed process and resources for
Architecture Governance
■ Select and implement tools that support the Architecture Capability
■ Define the Architecture Principles
2144
require an architecture redesign ?
Which of the following would
A. Re-alignment of foundation architecture due to strategic change
B. Technology change that required refresh of technological
architecture
C. New technology that can reduce the infrastructure
D. Bottom up change due to operation issues
Answer : A
Explanation :
Any strategic change would mean going back to Phase A for a full look
of the Requirement. Sometimes it needs to go back to Preliminary
Phase from Phase A.
See under : 15.5.1 Drivers for Change
In addition, there are business drivers for architecture change,
including :
■ Business-as-usual developments
■ Business exceptions
■ Business innovations
■ Business technology innovations
■ Strategic change
2145 Which
section of the
TOGAF template for Architecture Principles highlights the requirements
for carrying out the principle ?
A. Implications
B. Name
C. Rationale
D. Statement
Answer : A
Explanation :
Implications section of the TOGAF template for Architecture Principles
highlights the requirements for carrying out the principle.
See under : 20.3 : Implications
Should highlight the requirements, both for the business and IT, for
carrying out the principle — in terms of resources, costs, and
activities/tasks. It will often be apparent that current systems,
standards, or practices would be incongruent with the principle upon
adoption.
The impact to the business and consequences of adopting a principle
should be clearly stated. The reader should readily discern the answer
to: "How does this affect me?". It is important not to oversimplify,
trivialize, or judge the merit of the impact.
Some of the implications will be identified as potential impacts only,
and may be speculative rather than fully analyzed.
2146 Which one of the following best
describes TOGAF ?
A. A framework and method for architecture development
B. An architecture pattern
C. A business model
D. A method for developing Technology Architectures
E. A method for IT Governance
Answer : A
Explanation :
TOGAF - The Open Group Architecture Framework is a framework - a
detailed method and a set of supporting tools - for developing an
enterprise architecture
Framework because it is an EAF : Enterprise Architecture Framework
and in turn contains a method : ADM – Architecture Development
Method which is meant for providing the process for developing (
Enterprise and Solution) Architectures
TOGAF in turn may involve Architectural approaches and Patterns,
Business models, Technology and other Architectures as also IT
Governance. But by itself TOGAF is large superset of all these things
and best be referred to as “EA Framework”
TOGAF should suggest a set of tools and provide a common
vocabulary.
Soft Tools : Building Block etc.,
Software Tools : Archimate Standard : Like Archi
Like Abacus
: UML Standard: Like Star UML
Or combined Tools
Like Enterprise Architect from Sparx with TOGAF add-In
It should also include a
list of recommended standards and compliant products
that can be used to implement the building blocks.
2147 What are the
enterprise architecture ?
business benefits of a good
A. Organization reluctant to change
B. Lower Change Management Costs
C. More Agile Organization
D. Business Capabilities kept within Silos of the Organization
E. A and B
F. B and C
G. C and D
H. A and D
Answer : F
Explanation :
Answer choices B and C are about business benefits of a good
enterprise architecture. Other answer choices are not so much about
EA or it benefits.
See under : 1.3 Executive Overview
What are the benefits of an Enterprise Architecture ?
An effective Enterprise Architecture can bring important benefits to the
organization. Specific benefits of an Enterprise Architecture include :
■ More effective and efficient business operations:
— Lower business operation costs
— More agile organization
— Business capabilities shared across the organization
— Lower change management costs
— More flexible workforce
— Improved business productivity
■ More effective and efficient Digital Transformation and IT operations
:
— Extending effective reach of the enterprise through digital capability
— Bringing all components of the enterprise into a harmonized
environment
— Lower software development, support, and maintenance costs
— Increased portability of applications
— Improved interoperability and easier system and network
management
— Improved ability to address critical enterprise-wide issues like
security
— Easier upgrade and exchange of system components
■ Better return on existing investment, reduced risk for future
investment:
— Reduced complexity in the business and IT
— Maximum return on investment in existing business and IT
infrastructure
— The flexibility to make, buy, or out-source business and IT solutions
— Reduced risk overall in new investments and their cost of ownership
■ Faster, simpler, and cheaper procurement :
— Buying decisions are simpler, because the information governing
procurement is readily available in a coherent plan
— The procurement process is faster — maximizing procurement
speed and flexibility without sacrificing architectural coherence
— The ability to procure heterogeneous, multi-vendor open systems
— The ability to secure more economic capabilities
Learn about other benefits apart from Business Benefits
2148 Which
section of the TOGAF
template for Architecture Principles should clearly state the impact to
the business and consequences of adopting the principle ?
A. Implications
B. Name
C. Rationale
D. Statement
Answer : A
Explanation :
Implications section of the TOGAF template for Architecture Principles
should clearly state the impact to the business and consequences of
adopting the principle.
See : 20.3
Implications : Should highlight the requirements, both for the
business and IT, for carrying out the principle — in terms of resources,
costs, and activities/tasks. It will often be apparent that current
systems, standards, or practices would be incongruent with the
principle upon adoption. The impact to the business and consequences
of adopting a principle should be clearly stated. The reader should
readily discern the answer to: "How does this affect me?". It is
important not to oversimplify, trivialize, or judge the merit of the
impact.
Some of the implications will be identified as potential impacts only,
and may be speculative rather than fully analyzed.
2149 Which one of the
following provides
a foundation for making architecture and planning decisions, framing
policies, procedures, and standards, and supporting resolution of
contradictory situations ?
A. Architecture and Enterprise Principles
B. Buy lists
C. Procurement policies
D. Requirements
E. Stakeholder concerns
Answer : A
Explanation :
Architecture and Enterprise Principles surely provide a foundation for
making architecture and planning decisions, framing policies,
procedures, and standards, and supporting resolution of contradictory
situations.
See : 20.1
■ Enterprise Principles provide a basis for decision-making
throughout an enterprise, and inform how the organization sets about
fulfilling its mission
■ Architecture Principles are a set of principles that relate to
architecture work
They reflect a level of consensus across the enterprise, and embody
the spirit and thinking of existing enterprise principles. Architecture
Principles govern the architecture process, affecting the development,
maintenance, and use of the Enterprise Architecture.
2150 Not a
Architecture Principles
Characteristic of
A. Define the underlying general rules and guidelines for the use and
deployment of all IT resources and assets across the enterprise.
B. Are not to be followed beyond the Preliminary Phase
C. They reflect a level of consensus among the various elements of
the enterprise, and form the basis for making future IT decisions.
D. Should be clearly related back to the business objectives and key
architecture drivers.
Answer : B
Explanation :
Architecture Principles are to be followed beyond the Preliminary
Phase and applies to all architectural projects. So, answer choice B) is
not true.
It is interesting to note that the Principles that pertain to specific
projects in a portfolio are revalidated in Phase A : Architecture Vision.
See Section : 20.2 : Characteristics of Architecture Principles
Architecture Principles define the underlying general rules and
guidelines for the use and deployment of all IT resources and assets
across the enterprise. They reflect a level of consensus among the
various elements of the enterprise, and form the basis for making
future IT decisions.
Each Architecture Principle should be clearly related back to the
business objectives and key architecture drivers.
2151 Preliminary Phase involves with all
except :
A. The preparation and initiation activities
B. Preparing to meet the business directive fora new Enterprise
Architecture,
C. Includes the definition of an Organization-Specific Architecture
framework
D. Definition of principles
E. Informing about defining the scope, identifying the stakeholders
and obtaining approvals
Answer : E
Explanation :
Informing about defining the scope, identifying the stakeholders and
obtaining approvals – These pertain to projects in the identified
portfolio. This happens in Phase A : Architecture Vision.
See Chapter : 5 which begins the description of Preliminary Phase as :
The preparation and initiation activities required to meet the business
directive for
a new Enterprise Architecture, including the definition of an
Organization-Specific Architecture framework and the definition of
principles.
Answer choice E is about how Chapter 6 describes Phase A,
Architecture Vision
2152
a step of Phase A ?
Which one of the following is part of
A. To review the stakeholders, their requirements, and priorities
B. To validate business principles, goals, drivers, and KPIs
C. To generate and gain consensus on an outline Implementation and
Migration Strategy
D. To formulate recommendations for each implementation project
E. To provide a process to manage architecture requirements
Answer : B
Explanation :
Validating business principles, goals, drivers, (which are defined first in
Preliminary Phase) and also defining the KPIs are among the steps of
Phase A : Architecture Vision.
See : 6.3 Steps ( of Phase A)
The order of the steps in Phase A as well as the time at which they are
formally started and completed should be adapted to the situation at
hand in accordance with the established Architecture Governance.
The steps in Phase A are as follows :
■ Establish the architecture project
■ Identify stakeholders, concerns, and business requirements
■ Confirm and elaborate business goals, business drivers, and
constraints
■ Evaluate capabilities
■ Assess readiness for business transformation
■ Define scope
■ Confirm and elaborate Architecture Principles, including business
principles
■ Develop Architecture Vision
■ Define the Target Architecture value propositions and KPIs
■ Identify the business transformation risks and mitigation activities
■ Develop Statement of Architecture Work; secure approval
2153 How is
Architecture projects decided ?
scope of the Enterprise
A. The scope is defined in Phase A and refined in Phases B, C and D
B. Agreement on scope is reached in the Preliminary Phase and it is
defined in Phase A
C. The scope is defined in the Preliminary Phase and agreement is
reached in phase A
D. Agreement on the scope is reached in the Preliminary Phase but
the definition happens through Phase A to D
E. The scope is defined and agree upon in the Preliminary Phase
Answer : B
Explanation :
With many projects coming under an Architectural Initiative, the
overall agreement on the scope - has to be reached in the Preliminary
Phase, However it is taken to details only in Phase A.
In Preliminary Phase : Scope of the elements of the organization who
will participate in the Movement
This answer is an important point in your understanding of scope
over Phases
2154 Complete
the sentence.
TOGAF defines five criteria for a good set of principles: Complete,
Consistent, Stable, Understandable and_______.
A. Agile,
B. Dynamic
C. Comprehensive
D. Robust
E. Strategic
Answer : D
Explanation :
The five criteria for a good set of principles are : Complete,
Consistent, Stable, Understandable and Robust.
See : 20.4.1
There are five criteria that distinguish a good set of principles :
■ Understandable : the underlying tenets can be quickly grasped
and understood by individuals throughout the organization. The
intention of the principle is clear and unambiguous, so that violations,
whether intentional or not, are minimized.
■ Robust : enable good quality decisions about architectures and
plans to be made, and enforceable policies and standards to be
created. Each principle should be sufficiently definitive and precise to
support consistent decision making in complex, potentially
controversial situations.
■ Complete : every potentially important principle governing the
management of information and technology for the organization is
defined — the principles cover every situation perceived.
■ Consistent : strict adherence to one principle may require a loose
interpretation of another principle. The set of principles must be
expressed in a way that allows a balance of interpretations.
Principles should not be contradictory to the point where adhering to
one principle would violate the spirit of another. Every word in a
principle statement should be carefully chosen to allow consistent yet
flexible interpretation.
■ Stable : principles should be enduring, yet able to accommodate
changes. An amendment process should be established for adding,
removing, or altering principles after they are ratified initially.
2155
Which of the following best
describes an approach for adapting the ADM in the situation where the
business case for doing architecture is not well recognized ?
A. Completion of the Business Architecture should follow the
Information Systems Architecture
B. Create an Architecture Vision and then a detailed Business
Architecture
C. Produce a "cut-down" version of the ADM suitable to the resources
available
D. Tailor the ADM in conjunction with another architecture framework
that has deliverables specific to the vertical sector
E. Tailor the ADM to reflect the relationships with, and dependencies
on other management processes within the organization
Answer : B
Explanation :
When we have a need to adapt the ADM, because of the situation
where the business case for doing architecture is not well recognized
– we need to concentrate more on ADM areas that involve a
Business Scenarios. So, we have to Create an Architecture Vision and
then a detailed Business Architecture.
Let us exercise this option in the specific case,
Business Scenario is related to moving to a solution
to a business problem. Hence it appears both in
Vision Phase and Business Architecture Phase.
The process of creating a Business Scenario
starts with Problem statements
A Business Scenario describes :
•
A business process, application, or set of applications that can
be enabled by the architecture
•
The business and technology environment
•
The people and computing components (called "actors") who
execute the scenario
•
The desired outcome of proper execution
The ADM has its own method (a “method-within-a-method”) for
identifying and articulating the business requirements implied, and the
implied architecture requirements. This technique is known as
“business scenarios”.
The technique may be started in Vision Phase and then used
iteratively, at different levels of detail in the hierarchical decomposition
of the Business Architecture
There has to be an approach Path to anything significant.
2156
Which of the following
documents is produced early in the project lifecycle and contains an
aspirational view of the end architecture project ?
A. Architecture Contract
B. Architecture Definition Document
C. Architecture Requirements Specification
D. Architecture Roadmap
E. Architecture Vision
Answer : E
Explanation :
Vision document is produced early in the project lifecycle and contains
an aspirational view of the end architecture project.
See : under 6.1
The objectives of Phase A are to :
■ Develop a high-level aspirational vision of the capabilities and
business value to be delivered as a result of the proposed Enterprise
Architecture
■ Obtain approval for a Statement of Architecture Work that defines
Naturally the Architecture Vision documents produced in Phase A will
contain an aspirational view of the end architecture project
2157 Complete the
sentence :
According to TOGAF, Capability-Based Planning is ____
A. a tactical planning technique that enhances system performance
B. focused on technical capabilities
C. focused on staffing and human resource management issues
D. focused on business outcomes
E. relevant to IT architecture
Answer : D
Explanation :
Capability-Based Planning is focused on - the planning, engineering,
and delivery of strategic business capabilities to the enterprise. It is
business-driven and business-led and combines the requisite efforts of
all lines of business to achieve the desired capability.
Capability-Based Planning is a business planning technique that
focuses on business outcomes. Capability-Based Planning
accommodates most, if not all, of the corporate business models and
is especially useful in organizations where a latent capability to
respond (e.g., an emergency preparedness unit) is required and the
same resources are involved in multiple capabilities.
2158 Which of the following architectures in
the Architecture Continuum contains the most re-usable architecture
elements ?
A. Common Systems Architectures
B. Foundation Architectures
C. Industry Architectures
D. Organization-Specific Architectures
Answer : B
Explanation :
It is obvious that Foundation Architectures, lying in top-left corner of
Enterprise Continuum will have maximum re-use potential. It will not
only be used in building rest of three Architectures in Architecture
Continuum but also in the Solutions Continuum
2159
Which of the TOGAF Architecture
Development phases includes the creation and then and approval of
the Architecture Vision document ?
A. Preliminary Phase, Phase A
B. Phase A, Phase A
C. Phase A, Phase B
D. Phase C, Phase A
E. Phase D, Phase G
Answer : B
Explanation :
Phase A includes the creation and then and approval of the
Architecture Vision document.
See under : 6.5.2 ( in Phase A)
Once an Architecture Vision is defined and documented in the
Statement of Architecture Work, it is critical to use it to build a
consensus.
The consensus is represented by the sponsoring organization signing
the Statement of Architecture Work.
The above point implies that creation and then and approval of the
Architecture Vision document is part of Phase A
2160
Architecture Vision document ?
Which of the following describes the
A. A description of individual change increments showing progression
from the baseline to target architecture
B. A detailed schedule for implementation of the target architecture
C. A high level description of the baseline and target architectures
D. A joint agreement between the development team and sponsor on
the deliverables and quality of an architecture
E. A set of rules and guidelines to support fulfilling the mission of the
organization
Answer : C
Explanation :
Architecture Vision document is - high level description of the baseline
(What is available before starting the Initiative) and target
architectures ( that are aimed to be achieved with the Initiative).
Vision document is an important artifact in the whole ADM process
2161
When we sit to change and tailor
TOGAF to suit our Enterprise, we should not be doing
A. Changing the Content in certain areas, say be adapting to other
frameworks
B. Changing the idea of Enterprise Architecture to Solution
Architecture
C. Changing the ADM process by removing Phases and tasks and
adding more
D. Changing the TOGAF jargons to ones which we are already using
Answer : B
Explanation :
TOGAF expects its main theme of it being Enterprise Architecture to
be maintained during the Tailoring.
Similarly the concepts of core TOGAF Components are to be
maintained
Governance : Capability Framework
Enterprise Continuum : with Architecture Repository
ADM : consisting of iterative Phases
See : 5.3.5 Tailor the TOGAF Framework and, if any, Other
Selected Architecture Framework(s)
In this step, determine what tailoring of the TOGAF framework is
required. Consider the need for :
■ Terminology Tailoring
■ Process Tailoring
■ Content Tailoring
In effect, these allow for changing a small portion of the ADM based
process route and Content Framework based artifact deliverable list of
TOGAF to make it an enterprise-specific framework.
However we cannot change the spirit of TOGAF to make in a pure
Solution Architecture Framework.
2162 Which
of the following does
TOGAF describes or accepts as "a formal description of a system, or a
detailed plan of the system at component level to guide its
implementation" ?
A. Architecture
B. Artifact
C. Deliverable
D. Model
E. View
Answer : A
Explanation :
TOGAF describes Architecture as : OGAF describes or accepts as "a
formal description of a system, or a detailed plan of the system at
component level to guide its implementation".
See under : 2.2 What is Architecture in the Context of the
TOGAF Standard ?
ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010: 2011 defines "architecture" as :
"The fundamental concepts or properties of a system in its
environment embodied in its elements, relationships, and in the
principles of its design and evolution."
The TOGAF standard embraces but does not strictly adhere to
ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010: 2011 terminology. In addition to the
ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010: 2011 definition of "architecture", the TOGAF
standard defines a second meaning depending upon the context:
"The structure of components, their inter-relationships, and the
principles and guidelines governing their design and evolution over
time."
2163
Not an Architecture Tool, to be selected in
the context of TOGAF and Enterprise Architecture
A. Modeling tool such as Archi, which is an Archimate standard
B. Modeling Tool for UML standard
C. Conceptual tools such as Excel that can produce matrices
D. Tools that are not meant to produce catalogues, matrices or
diagrams
Answer : D
Explanation :
TOGAF expects the software tools to be something that produces
artifacts that are in three formats of catalog, matrix or a diagram.
Additionally support tools of Excel and the like are expected in the list
that is prescribed in the Preliminary Phase.
The EA Team can select not just software Tools, but also soft Tools
that will eb used in architectural practice.
See 5.3.6 : Develop a Strategy and Implementation Plan for
Tools and Techniques
There are many tools and techniques which may be used to develop
Enterprise Architecture across many domains. The development of a
tools strategy is recommended that reflects the understanding and
level of formality required by the enterprise’s stakeholders.
( On soft Tools and software Tools) : The strategy should encompass
management techniques, decision management, workshop techniques,
business modeling, detailed infrastructure modeling, office products,
languages, and repository management as well as more formal
architecture tools.
The implementation of the tools strategy may be based on common
desktop and office tools or may be based on a customized deployment
of specialist management and architecture tools.
Also see : Chapter 38 : Tools for Architecture Development
2164
Which one of the following is a part
of the activity of the Preliminary Phase of the ADM ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
To define the Baseline Architecture for this cycle of the ADM
To define the application systems for the Target Architecture
To define the framework and methodologies to be used
To define the relevant stakeholders and their concerns
To define and prioritize work packages
Answer : C
Explanation :
To define the Baseline Architecture for this cycle of the ADM – The
cycle mentioned here starts from Phase A, which is not Preliminary
Phase, but the one after
To define the application systems for the Target Architecture –
Application Architecture is Phase C
To define the relevant stakeholders and their concerns – Part of Phase
A
To define and prioritize work packages – part of Phase E
If you do not know about other Phases at this stage, it is fine. But you
must revisit and go through all the questions and answers with
explanation after the course is completed and when your revision
starts.
Question on Objective / Approach / Activity of any Phase, especially on
the Preliminary Phase, is seen as a favourite one in TOGAF
Certification.
2165
Which one of the following is not
part of the approach to the Preliminary Phase ?
A. Creating the Architecture Vision
B. Defining the enterprise
C. Defining the framework to be used
D. Defining the relationships between management frameworks
E. Evaluating the maturity of the architecture of the enterprise
Answer : A
Explanation :
This happens in Phase A
The name of Phase A itself is : Architecture Vision. All visions and
aspirations of selected Architecture Projects starts only in Phase
A/Note that Vision is for specific projects while Goals, Mission and
Principles may apply over all projects in the enterprise
It is important to lean about approach of each and every Phase.
5.5 Approach
This Preliminary Phase is about defining "where, what, why, who, and
how we do architecture" in the enterprise concerned.
The main aspects are as follows :
■ Defining the enterprise
■ Identifying key drivers and elements in the organizational context
■ Defining the requirements for architecture work
■ Defining the Architecture Principles that will inform any architecture
work
■ Defining the framework to be used
■ Defining the relationships between management frameworks
■ Evaluating the Enterprise Architecture maturity
The Enterprise Architecture provides a strategic, top-down view of an
organization to enable executives, planners, architects, and engineers
to coherently co-ordinate, integrate, and conduct their activities.
The Enterprise Architecture framework provides the strategic context
within which this team can operate.
Therefore, developing the Enterprise Architecture is not a solitary
activity and the Enterprise Architects need to recognize the
interoperability between their frameworks and the rest of the
business.
Strategic, interim, and tactical business objectives and aspirations
need to be met. Similarly, the Enterprise Architecture needs to reflect
this requirement and allow for operation of architecture discipline at
different levels within the organization.
Depending on the scale of the enterprise and the level of budgetary
commitment to Enterprise Architecture discipline, a number of
approaches may be adopted to sub-divide or partition architecture
teams, processes, and deliverables.
The Preliminary Phase should be used to determine the desired
approach to partitioning and to establish the groundwork for the
selected approach to be put into practice.
The Preliminary Phase may be revisited, from the Architecture Vision
Phase in order to ensure that the organization’s Architecture Capability
is suitable to address a specific architecture problem.
( Note : Through Preliminary Phase is meant to be on time activity for
a long ( say 5 years or x years) strategic term. It may still be revisited,
but only from Phase A )
2166
Which of the following statements
best describes how Architecture Principles are used within the ADM ?
A. They are used to define the framework and detailed methodologies
B. They are used to define stakeholders and their concerns
C. They are used to determine the readiness factors impacting the
organization
D. They are used to guide decision making within the enterprise
E. They are used to resolve and dispose of requirements
Answer : D
Explanation :
Architecture Principles are for - guiding decision making within the
enterprise.
The incorrect answer choices above deal more with Architecture at
work. Principles are statements defined first and all decisions
thereafter during action stages are guided by the same.
Knowing the usage of Principles is as important as listing the
principles. Spend some time understanding this answer.
See 20.1 : Introduction
Principles are general rules and guidelines, intended to be enduring
and seldom amended, that inform and support the way in which an
organization sets about fulfilling its mission.
In their turn, principles may be just one element in a structured set of
ideas that collectively define and guide the organization, from values
through to actions and results.
Depending on the organization, principles may be established within
different domains and at different levels.
Two key domains inform the development and utilization of
architecture :
■ Enterprise Principles provide a basis for decision-making
throughout an enterprise, and inform how the organization sets about
fulfilling its mission
■ Architecture Principles are a set of principles that relate to
architecture work. They reflect a level of consensus across the
enterprise, and embody the spirit and thinking of existing enterprise
principles.
2167
is understood with
The phrase ‘Architecture Principles’
A. Architecture Principles define the underlying general rules and
guidelines for the use and deployment of all IT resources and assets
across the enterprise
B. Architecture Principles reflect a level of consensus among the
various elements of the enterprise and form the basis for making
future IT decision
C. Architecture Principles need not be clearly related back to the
business objectives and key architecture drivers
D. All of the above
E. A and B above
Answer : E
Explanation :
Answer choice A) and B) help us understand the phrase ‘Architecture
Principles’
Answer choice C) is not correct and true.
See : 5.3.4 Identify and Establish Architecture Principles
Architecture Principles (are based on business principles and are
critical in setting the foundation for Architecture Governance. Once the
organizational context is
understood, define a set of Architecture Principles that is appropriate
to the enterprise.
Also see : 20.1 Introduction
Principles are general rules and guidelines, intended to be enduring
and seldom amended, that inform and support the way in which an
organization sets about fulfilling its mission.
In their turn, principles may be just one element in a structured set of
ideas that collectively define and guide the organization, from values
through to actions and results.
Depending on the organization, principles may be established within
different domains and at different levels.
It is common to have sets of principles form a hierarchy, in that
segment principles will be informed by, and elaborate on, the
principles at the enterprise level. Architecture Principles will be
informed and constrained by enterprise principles.
Architecture Principles may restate other enterprise guidance in terms
and form that effectively guide architecture development.
2168
Which one of the
following does not apply to architecture principles ?
A. A principle is a general rule or guideline
B. A principle is transient and updated frequently
C. An IT principle provides guidance on the use and deployment of IT
resources
D. TOGAF defines a standard way of describing a principle
E. A principle statement should be succinct and unambiguous
Answer : B
Explanation :
One of the questions seen earlier deals with same answer but in a
different questioning context. Be prepared for various styles of
question pattern.
Principles are intended to be enduring and seldom amended
See 20.4.1 Qualities of Principles
A good set of principles will be founded in the beliefs and values of the
organization and expressed in language that the business understands
and uses.
Principles should be few in number, future-oriented, and endorsed and
championed by senior management. They provide a firm foundation
for making architecture and planning decisions, framing policies,
procedures, and standards, and supporting resolution of contradictory
situations.
There are five criteria that distinguish a good set of principles :
■ Understandable : the underlying tenets can be quickly grasped
and understood by individuals throughout the organization.
The intention of the principle is clear and unambiguous, so that
violations, whether intentional or not, are minimized.
■ Robust : enable good quality decisions about architectures and
plans to be made, and enforceable policies and standards to be
created.
Each principle should be sufficiently definitive and precise to support
consistent decision making in complex, potentially controversial
situations.
■ Complete : every potentially important principle governing the
management of information and technology for the organization is
defined — the principles cover every situation perceived.
■ Consistent : strict adherence to one principle may require a loose
interpretation of another principle.
The set of principles must be expressed in a way that allows a balance
of interpretations.
Principles should not be contradictory to the point where adhering to
one principle would violate the spirit of another. Every word in a
principle statement should be carefully chosen to allow consistent yet
flexible interpretation.
■ Stable : principles should be enduring, yet able to accommodate
changes
An amendment process should be established for adding, removing, or
altering principles after they are ratified initially.
2169
When determining the
requirements for enterprise architecture work in the Preliminary Phase,
which of the following is not a business imperative that should be
considered ?
A. Business requirements
B. Cultural aspirations
C. Forecast financial requirements
D. Strategic Intent
E. Technical elegance
Answer : E
Explanation :
Preliminary Phase does not get into Requirement of any specific
project. It is about establishing the requirement of long term
Architectural Initiative such as
a) reducing opex – say by Cloud enablement
b ) reaching customers more closely – by Digital and Mobility
initiatives
c) integrating applications to reduce the number and increasing
effectiveness – say by SOA and so on.
Naturally one answer choice that is not a business based imperative (a
major change or goal) is - Technical elegance. Actually Technical
Elegance means fine quality approach as a means of solving a
problem. Such an approach may be thought of for specific projects in
subsequent Phases.
Also note how the other four answer choices go in with business
imperative (a major change or goal) that is sought out in the
Preliminary Phase itself.
2170
In order for the sponsor to identify
the key decision makers and stakeholders and generate a Request for
Architecture Work, which of the following need to be articulated ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Organization intents
Strategic intent
Forecast Financial requirements
Any one or more of the above
None of the above
Answer : D
Explanation :
None of the answer choices are relevant in order for the sponsor to
identify the key decision makers and stakeholders and generate a
Request for Architecture Work.
See : 5.5.3 Requirements for Architecture Work
The business imperatives behind the Enterprise Architecture work
drive the requirements and performance metrics for the architecture
work. They should be sufficiently clear so that this phase may scope
the business outcomes and resource requirements, and define the
outline enterprise business information requirements and associated
strategies of the Enterprise Architecture work to be done.
For example, these may include :
■ Business requirements
■ Cultural aspirations
■ Organization intents
■ Strategic intent
■ Forecast financial requirements
Significant elements of these need to be articulated so that the
sponsor can identify all the key decision-makers and stakeholders
involved in defining and establishing an Architecture Capability.
2171 How is the scope of the
architecture projects decided ?
A. Agreement on the scope is reached in the Preliminary phase but the
definition happens through phase A to D
B. The scope is defined in the Preliminary phase and agreement is
reached in phase
C. The scope is defined in phase A and refined in phases B, C and D
D. Agreement on the scope is reached in the Preliminary phase and is
defined in phase A
E. The scope is defined and agree upon in the Preliminary phase
Answer : C
Explanation :
Architecture projects are those which start and get matured in first
few phases of ADM. So, they have the scope defined in phase A and
then get refined in phases B, C and D.
See : 5.5.3 Requirements for Architecture Work
The business imperatives behind the Enterprise Architecture work
drive the requirements and performance metrics for the architecture
work. They should be sufficiently clear so that this phase may scope
the business outcomes and resource requirements, and define the
outline enterprise business information requirements and associated
strategies of the Enterprise Architecture work to be done.
See 6.3.6 Define Scope
Define what is inside and what is outside the scope of the Baseline
Architecture and Target. Architecture efforts, understanding that the
baseline and target need not be described at the same level of detail.
2172
The approach of the Preliminary
Phase is about defining “where, what, why, who, and how we do
architecture” in the enterprise concerned. Which one of the following
statements is not correct ?
A. “Where” can be seen as scoping the enterprise concerned
B. “Why” can be seen as the key drivers and elements in the context
of the organization
C. “Who” can be seen as defining the sponsor responsible for
performing the architectural work
D. “How” is determined by the frameworks selected and the
methodologies that are going to be used
Answer : C
Explanation :
"Who" is to identify the sponsor stakeholder(s) and other major
stakeholders impacted by the business directive to create an
Enterprise Architecture and determine their requirements and priorities
from the enterprise, their relationships with the enterprise, and
required working behaviour with each other. Note in this answer it
incorrectly suggests that the sponsor performs the work.
Sponsoring stakeholders ( say the Enterprise Management) would only
initiate the EA process by suitable sponsorship and budget
provisioning.
The “work” is performed by the EA Team of Architects.
2173
Which of the following is
organizationally tailored application of an architecture framework
which includes method for architecture development and metamodel
for architecture content ?
A. Architecture Capability
B. Architecture Landscape
C. Standards Information Bas
D. Architecture Metamodel
Answer : D
Explanation : Metamodel refers to any definition of how a model
should be. TOGAF documentation is considered to be a definition of
models (including ADM, Frameworks therein) . It is recommended to
be tailored before being placed in the Architecture Repository as a
content.
See : 37.1 : The Architecture Metamodel describes the
organizationally tailored application of an architecture framework,
including a method for architecture development and a metamodel for
architecture content.
Note the step in Preliminary Phase : Step 5.3.5 Tailor the TOGAF
Framework and, if any, Other Selected Architecture
Framework(s) : After such a Tailoring, the Metamodel ( the model
that describes how to model and architecture EA as per adapted
TOGAF) is placed in the Architecture Repository
2174
initiate a TOGAF ADM cycle ?
What document is used to
A. Architecture Roadmap
B. Statement of Architecture Work
C. Architecture Landscape
D. Request for Architecture Work
E. Architecture Vision
Answer : D
Explanation :
Request for Architecture Work initiates a TOGAF ADM cycle, which is
from Phase A to Phase H.
See : 6.5.1 General
Phase A starts with receipt of a Request for Architecture Work from
the sponsoring organization to the architecture organization.
Under 18.1 :
Projects will exercise through the entire ADM cycle, commencing with
Phase A
Each cycle of the ADM will be bound by a Request for Architecture
Work. The architecture output will populate the Architecture
Landscape, either extending the landscape described, or changing the
landscape where required
2175
Which two of the TOGAF
Architecture phases are the context iteration portions of ADM, the
initial phase of an Architecture Development Cycle ?
A. Preliminary Phase and Phase H
B. Preliminary Phase and Phase A
C. Phase B and Phase C
D. Phase C and Phase D
E. Phase B and Phase D
Answer : B.
Explanation :
Phase A : Architecture Vision is the initial phase of a cycle. Note that
the Preliminary Phase is a preparatory phase and not a development
phase
2176
In which Phase of the ADM does the
Business Driver based approach figures most prominently ?
A. Preliminary
B. Architecture Vision
C. Business Architecture
D. Information Systems Architectures
E. Technology Architecture
Answer : B.
Explanation :
Business Drivers are defined in Preliminary Phase, but are validated for
being relevant to the projects in the portfolio in Architecture Vision
Phase. This term gets mentioned in more than one Phase. What is the
difference in each of these Phases treating this ? Try to explore this
aspect.
See under 6.3.3 : ( under Phase A) : Identify the business goals
and strategic drivers of the organization.
If these have already been defined elsewhere within the enterprise,
ensure that the existing definitions are current, and clarify any areas
of ambiguity. Otherwise, go back to the originators of the Statement
of Architecture Work and work with them to define these essential
items and secure their endorsement by corporate management.
Define the constraints that must be dealt with, including enterprisewide constraints and project-specific constraints (time, schedule,
resources, etc.). The enterprise-wide constraints may be informed by
the business and Architecture Principles developed in the Preliminary
Phase or clarified as part of Phase A.
2177
Which one of the following
best describes the Architecture Vision document ?
A. An agreement between development partners and the sponsor on
architecture deliverables
B. A description of how the new capability will address stakeholder
concerns
C. A description of the scope and approach for completion of the
architecture project
D. A set of quantitative statements outlining requirements on the
implementation
E. A set of rules and guidelines to support fulfilling the mission of the
organization
Answer : B
Explanation :
A Vision document is description of how the new capability will
address stakeholder concerns.
Other answer choices pertain to different Phases and documents and
not focus on the Vision document.
See : 32.2.8 Architecture Vision : Purpose
The Architecture Vision is created early on in the ADM cycle. It
provides a summary of the changes to the enterprise that will accrue
from successful deployment of the Target Architecture.
The purpose of the Architecture Vision is to provide key stakeholders
with a formally agreed outcome. Early agreement on the outcome
enables the architects to focus on the detail necessary to validate
feasibility. Providing an Architecture Vision also supports stakeholder
communication by providing a summary version of the full Architecture
Definition.
Note that : sentences like :
1. Summary of the changes to the enterprise that will accrue from
successful deployment of the Target Architecture
and
2. To provide key stakeholders with a formally agreed outcome
indicate that correct answer choice is : A description of how the new
capability will address stakeholder concerns
2178
Which of the following best
completes the sentence: The Enterprise Continuum __________
A. describes a database of open industry standards
B. is an architecture framework
C. is a technical reference model
D. provides a method for architecture development
E. provides methods for classifying artifacts
Answer : E
Explanation :
The Enterprise Continuum is a model providing methods for classifying
architecture and solution artifacts as they evolve from generic
Foundation Architectures to Organization-Specific Architectures.
The Enterprise Continuum comprises two complementary concepts :
the Architecture Continuum and the Solutions Continuum.
The Enterprise Continuum describes view of the Architecture
Repository that provides methods for classifying architecture and
solution artifacts, showing how the different types of artifact evolve,
and how they can be leveraged and re-used.
It is usually impossible to create a single unified architecture that
meets all requirements of all stakeholders for all time. Therefore, the
enterprise architect will need to deal not just with a single enterprise
architecture, but with many related enterprise architectures.
Each architecture will have a different purpose and architectures will
relate to one another. Effectively bounding the scope of an
architecture is therefore a critical success factor in allowing architects
to break down a complex problem space into manageable components
that can be individually addressed.
The Enterprise Continuum provides a view of the Architecture
Repository that shows the evolution of these related architectures
from generic to specific, from abstract to concrete, and from logical to
physical.
2179 According to TOGAF, in which Phase
does the initial implementation planning occur ?
A. Phase A : Architecture Vision
B. Phase B : Business Architecture
C. Phase C : Information Systems Architectures
D. Phase D : Technology Architecture
E. Phase E : Opportunities and Solutions
Answer : E
Explanation :
Phase E: Opportunities & Solutions conducts initial implementation
planning and the identification of delivery vehicles for the architecture
defined in the previous Phases
2180 According to TOGAF, the
recommended dimensions used to define the scope of an architecture
includes all the following, except :
A. Architecture Domains
B. Breadth
C. Depth
D. Subject Matter
E. Time Period
Answer : D
Explanation :
The recommended dimensions to define the scope of an architecture
activity are breadth, depth, time period and architecture domains.
Typical contents of an Architecture Design and Development Contract,
to be seen in Phase G are :
Introduction and background
The nature of the agreement
Scope of the architecture
Architecture and strategic principles and requirements
Conformance requirements
Architecture development and management process and
roles
Target architecture measures
Defined phases of deliverables
Prioritized joint workplan
Time window(s)
Architecture delivery and business metrics
Architecture maturity assessment, includes :
o
o
Architecture governance processes, organization, roles,
and responsibilities
Architecture skills assessment
o
Breadth, depth, and quality of landscape definition with
the Architecture Repository
o
Breadth, depth, and quality of standards definition with
the Architecture Repository
o
Breadth, depth, and quality of reference model definition
with the Architecture Repository
o
Assessment of re-use potential
2181
The process of defining the Target
Architecture Value Propositions does not involve
A. Developing the business case for the architectures and changes
needed
B. Producing the value proposition for each of the stakeholder
groupings as also assessing the business risk
C. Deciding the value of procurement on each vendor
D. Reviewing and agreeing the value propositions with the sponsors
and stakeholders concerned
E. Defining the performance metrics and measures to be built into
the enterprise architecture to meet the business needs
Answer : C
Explanation :
TOGAF is not concerned with Vendor Rating and value assessment of
procurement. It is a function outside of Enterprise Architecture
See : 6.3.9 : Define the Target Architecture Value Propositions
and KPIs
■ Develop the business case for the architectures and changes
required
■ Produce the value proposition for each of the stakeholder groupings
■ Assess and define the procurement requirements
■ Review and agree the value propositions with the sponsors and
stakeholders concerned
■ Define the performance metrics and measures to be built into the
Enterprise Architecture to meet the business needs
■ Assess the business risk
The outputs from this activity should be incorporated within the
Statement of Architecture Work to allow performance to be tracked
accordingly.
2182
A level of risk
A. Critical
B. Finance not available
C. Residual
D. Catastrophic
E. Negligible
Answer : C
Explanation :
See under : 27.1
There are two levels of risk that should be considered, namely :
1. Initial Level of Risk: risk categorization prior to determining and
implementing mitigating actions
2. Residual Level of Risk: risk categorization after implementation
of mitigating actions (if any)
Classification of Risks :
See : 27.4
Catastrophic infers critical financial loss that could result in
bankruptcy of the Organization
Critical infers serious financial loss in more than one line of business
leading to a loss in productivity and no return on investment on the IT
investment
Marginal infers a minor financial loss in a line of business and a
reduced return on investment on the IT investment
Negligible infers a minimal impact on a line of business’ ability to
deliver services and/or products
Frequency could be indicated as follows :
■ Frequent: likely to occur very often and/or continuously
■ Likely: occurs several times over the course of a transformation
cycle
■ Occasional: occurs sporadically
■ Seldom: remotely possible and would probably occur not more than
once in the course of a transformation cycle
■ Unlikely: will probably not occur during the course of a
transformation cycle
Combining the two factors to infer impact would be conducted using a
heuristically-based but consistent classification scheme for the risks. A
potential scheme to assess corporate impact could be as follows :
■ Extremely High Risk (E): the transformation effort will most likely
fail with severe consequences
■ High Risk (H): significant failure of parts of the transformation
effort resulting in certain goals not being achieved
■ Moderate Risk (M): noticeable failure of parts of the
transformation effort threatening the success of certain goals
■ Low Risk (L): certain goals will not be wholly successful
2183
Which one of the following is
not an objective of Phase H : Architecture Change Management ?
A. Ensure that the architecture lifecycle is maintained
B. Ensure that the Architecture Governance Framework is executed
C. Ensure that the Enterprise Architecture Capability meets current
requirements
D. Ensure conformance with the Target Architecture by
implementation projects
Answer : D
Explanation :
Change Management is not involved with conformance of Architecture.
Any ABB and SBB work start with high level in Phase A and culminates
with releasing it for coding / testing / installation in Phase G.
Note, this is an objective from Phase G (not H)
2184
According to TOGAF,
which of the following best describes Architecture Governance ?
A. A categorization mechanism for architecture and solution artifacts
B. A framework for operational and change activity
C. A method for designing an information system in terms of a set of
building blocks
D. The lifecycle management of information and related technology
used by an organization
E. The practice by which enterprise architectures are controlled at an
enterprise-wide level
Answer : E
Explanation : Enterprise architectures, meaning the work of EA
department needs an oversight. That is by the Architecture
Governance Board.
See : 44.1.1 Levels of Governance within the Enterprise
Architecture Governance is the practice and orientation by which
Enterprise Architectures and other architectures are managed and
controlled at an enterprise-wide level.
Overall Architectural Governance has got its description.
2185 Which of the following is NOT an
activity in Phase E ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Perform initial implementation planning
Group projects into Transition Architectures
Decide on approach — Make versus buy versus re-use
Identify the major implementation projects
Perform a cost/benefit analysis and subsequent risk assessment
Answer : E
Explanation :
Phase F convers Cost Benefit and consequent Risk as an Analysis
step.
Actually Phase E is more technical in nature while Phase F is more
(financial and) managerial in nature
2186
Which one of the following
best describes the purpose of the Communications Plan ?
A. To ensure that architecture information is communicated to the
right stakeholders at the right time
B. To support Boundaryless Information Flow
C. To evangelize the architecture to the end user community
D. To keep the Architecture Review Board appraised of changes to the
architecture
E. To ensure that the outcomes of a Compliance Assessment are
distributed to the members of the Architecture Review Board
Answer : A
Explanation :
Communications Plan has the purpose of – being communicated (
about the Vision and the Projects therein) to appropriate
stakeholders.
Effective communication of targeted information to the right
stakeholders at the right time is a critical success factor for enterprise
architecture. Development of a Communications Plan in Phase A for
the architecture allows for this communication to be carried out within
a planned and managed process.
The stakeholders are involved with the project and as a result form
the starting point for a Communications Plan
In Phase A documentation, please see under 6.3 : Develop
Enterprise Architecture Plans and Statement of Architecture
Work; Secure Approval : Develop the specific Enterprise
Architecture Communications Plan and show where, how, and
when the enterprise architects will communicate with the
stakeholders, including affinity groupings and communities,
about the progress of the Enterprise Architecture developments
Where would B, D and E would become the answers ?
For B : The Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model
(III-RM), which is based on the TOGAF Foundation Architecture, and is
specifically aimed at helping the design of architectures that enable
and support the vision of Boundaryless Information Flow.
For D and E : Part VI - Architecture Capability Framework :
Architecture Board - This portion provides guidelines for establishing
and operating an Enterprise Architecture Board.
2187
Which one of the
following best describes a primary use of the Architecture Vision
document ?
A. A checklist for compliance reviews
B. An evaluation tool to select vendors to conduct a proof of concept
demonstration
C. To calculate detailed cost estimates
D. To project plan the implementation activities
E. To describe the benefits of the proposed capability to stakeholders
Answer : E
Explanation :
Main use of the Architecture Vision document is - to describe the
benefits of the proposed capability ( Architecture Initiative) so that it
can be taken to high level stakeholders.
The Architecture Vision provides the sponsor with a key tool to sell the
benefits of the proposed capability to stakeholders and decisionmakers within the enterprise. It describes how the new capability will
meet the business goals and strategic objectives and address the
stakeholder concerns when implemented.
2188 Which Phase of the ADM relates to
agreement reached on the architecture method to be adapted ?
A. Preliminary Phase
B. Phase A
C. Phase B
D. Phase E
E. Requirement Management Phase
Answer : A
Explanation :
Whether to use ADM as it is for architecture method, or to tailor it –
this is done in the Preliminary Phase itself.
Define the EA Framework. So it is TOGAF. Or TOGAF + …. + ..
To define the framework and detailed methodologies that are
going to be used to develop enterprise architectures in the
organization concerned (typically, an adaptation of the generic
ADM) define Framework ( TOGAF or other ? ), Methodologies
2189
Not a reason for treating Impact
assessment as a cross-organizational means
A. Each Phase Evaluates the impact in a broader way and goes beyond
its own scope
B. Side effects cannot be controlled this way
C. Business Architecture Phase may examine impacts of technology on
the proposed Architecture and its Building Blocks
D. Unexpected side effects from numerous relationships within the
enterprise can be anticipated and taken care of
Answer : B
Explanation :
Note in B,C,D Phases, the step itself is called : Resolve Impacts
Across the Architecture Landscape
Once the … Architecture is finalized, it is necessary to understand any
wider impacts or implications.
At this stage, other architecture artifacts in the Architecture Landscape
should be examined
NOTE : TOGAF often uses the term “organization” to mean a
Department
Impact assessment should be considered in a cross-organizational
way, for two reasons.
First, because each Phase evaluates its impact beyond its own
scope. During Phase B, for example, the impact of evolutions on
technical elements is also assessed. If, for example, the executive
management team decides to remove a product range, it is easy to
work out the consequences of this decision on the corresponding
database.
Second, because the sheer number of relationships within an
enterprise can lead to all sorts of unexpected side effects on entities
outside the initial scope.
2190
According to TOGAF, in which
Phase of the ADM should an initial assessment of business
transformation readiness occur ?
A. Preliminary Phase
B. Phase A
C. Phase B
D. Phase F
E. Phase G
Answer : B
Explanation :
An initial assessment of business transformation readiness occur
should occur in - Phase A, Architecture Vision.
Section 7.4.5 under Architecture Vision Phase
A Business Transformation Readiness Assessment can be used to
evaluate and quantify the organization’s readiness to undergo a
change. This assessment is based upon the determination and
analysis/rating of a series of readiness factors. The results of the
readiness assessment should be added to the Capability Assessment.
Do we see Phase that focus more on this assessment at an initial
level ?
2191 When
using the ADM to
establish an Architecture Capability, which phase would define the
structure of the organization’s Architecture Repository ?
A. Application Architecture
B. Business Architecture
C. Data Architecture
D. Preliminary Phase
E. Technology Architecture
Answer : C
Explanation :
The Data Architecture would define the structure of the organization’s
Architecture Repository and hence the indexed accessing logic of
Enterprise Continuum
2192
Which one of the following
describes a key objective of the Technology Architecture Phase ?
A. To define the solution architecture needed to support the
Application Architecture
B. To define technology components into a set of technology
platforms
C. To define the Transition Architectures needed to achieve the
Target Architecture
D. To develop a migration plan to deliver incremental capabilities
E. To select a set of technology products that will form the basis of a
solution architecture
Answer : B
of view
Objectives of Phases, important from Certification point
Explanation :
To define the solution architecture needed to support the Application
Architecture - Phase C ( note the word ‘define’
To define the Transition Architectures needed to achieve the Target
Architecture - Phase E
To develop a migration plan to deliver incremental capabilities –
Phases E and F
To select a set of technology products that will form the basis of a
solution architecture – Phases E and F; Phase D stops with
architectural design which is ABBs and does not go into SBBs
2193
Contents of Architecture
Requirements Specification does not include
A. Success Measures : How the Architecture can be recognized as
having completed its purpose
B. Contracts for Business and Application Services and requirement for
interoperability
C. Implementation stipulations : Guidelines, Specifications, Standards
D. Implementation Specifics such as vendor data
Answer : D
Explanation :
Architecture Requirements Specification may contain some
implementation related measures and details duly inserted in Phases E
and F, but still remain free from vendor data.
See : 32.2.6 Architecture Requirements Specification
Purpose
The Architecture Requirements Specification provides a set of
quantitative statements that outline what an implementation project
must do in order to comply with the architecture. An Architecture
Requirements Specification will typically form a major component of
an implementation contract or contract for more detailed Architecture
Definition.
As mentioned above, the Architecture Requirements Specification is a
companion to the Architecture Definition Document, with a
complementary objective :
■ The Architecture Definition Document provides a qualitative view of
the solution and aims to communicate the intent of the architect
■ The Architecture Requirements Specification provides a quantitative
view of the solution, stating measurable criteria that must be met
during the implementation of the architecture
2194 What architectures
are in the
first-cut, high-level description that is provided by Architecture Vision ?
A. Baseline Architectures, Target Architectures and Gap Analysis
B. Architecture Definition, Architecture Specification and Architecture
Roadmap
C. Strategic Architectures, Segment Architectures and Capability
Architectures
D. Business Architectures, Data Architectures, Application
Architectures and Technology Architectures
E. Enterprise Architectures, Solution Architectures and Transition
Architectures
Answer : D
Explanation :
Architecture Vision provides – very high level, first level work of
Architectures relating to : Business Architectures, Data Architectures,
Application Architectures and Technology Architectures, In short, it
provides both business and a technical perspective through these
FOUR Architectural segments.
The Architecture Vision includes a first-cut, high-level description
of the baseline ("as-is") and target ("to-be") environments, from both
a business and a technical perspective.
Take here that business and technical refers to the four domains of
Business, Data. Application and Technology.
2195 With what does the process of creating a
Business Scenario start ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Business and Technical environments
Problem statements
Desired objectives
Human participants
Roles and responsibilities
Answer : B
Explanation :
In order to describe the business process and actor related actions,
the Problem statement as initially found in the Architecture Vision
has to be taken as the starting point.
Business Scenario is related to moving to a solution to a business
problem. Hence it appears both in Vision Phase and Business
Architecture Phase.
Business scenarios, an option at Phase A
is also an appropriate and useful technique
to discover and document business requirements, and to
articulate an Architecture Vision
that responds to those requirements.
A Business Scenario describes :
•
A business process, application, or set of applications that can
be enabled by the architecture
•
The business and technology environment
•
The people and computing components (called "actors") who
execute the scenario
Is there a difference between Business Scenarios which is mentioned
more often under Architecture Vision Phase and Use Cases which is
mentioned under Business Architecture Phase ?
Primarily, Business Scenarios at Phase A, Architecture Vision is for
a Portfolio of Projects and has to be prepared by the Enterprise
Architect and team. See the visual below to see how they will have
to look at Global Perspective, Competitive Scenarios etc.,
Whereas, Use Cases as Business Scenarios are essentially prepared
by Business Architect, under Guidelines of Enterprise Architect.
This is done at Phase B, Business Architecture.
2196
Complete the sentence
by selecting the applicable pair of words. According to TOGAF, a / an
_____ is used to describe the ____ of a stakeholder.
A. activity model, perspective
B. viewpoint, requirements
C. view, concerns
D. Node Connectivity Diagram, interconnections
E. Architecture trade-off analysis, constraints
Answer : C
Explanation :
TOGAF makes it very clear that a view is used to describe the
concerns of a stakeholder.
See under : 31.4.2
The users of the system have an architecture viewpoint that reflects
their concerns when interacting with the system, and the developers
of the system have a different architecture viewpoint. Architecture
views that are developed to address either of the two architecture
viewpoints are unlikely to exhaustively describe the whole system,
because each perspective reduces how each sees the system.
Also see under 31.1
The reason why architects should identify concerns and associate
them with architecture viewpoints, is to ensure that those concerns
will be addressed in some fashion by the models of the architecture.
2197 According to TOGAF,
when creating
views for a particular architecture, what is the recommended second
step ?
A. Refer to existing libraries of viewpoints, to identify one for re-use
B. Develop views for the target architecture first
C. Ensure completeness of the architecture
D. Develop Baseline
Answer : D
Explanation :
The steps in Phase B ( or C or D) are as follows :
■ Select reference models, viewpoints, and tools
■ Develop Baseline ___ Architecture Description
■ Develop Target ___ Architecture Description
2198 Which of the
following is
described by the TOGAF Architecture Content Framework as a type of
artifact that shows lists of things ?
A. Building Block
B. Catalog
C. Diagram
D. Matrix
E. Deliverable
Answer : B
Explanation :
TOGAF Architecture Content Framework describes Catalog as a type of
artifact that shows lists of things. In almost every Phase, TOGAF
recommends the kind of catalog that can be produced.
Artifacts are generally classified as catalogs (lists of things), matrices
(showing relationships between things), and diagrams (pictures of
things). Examples include a requirements catalog, business interaction
matrix, and a use-case diagram. An architectural deliverable may
contain many artifacts and artifacts will form the content of the
Architecture.
2199 When Preliminary Phase refers to
Defining and Establishing the Enterprise Architecture Team and
Organization, it is about
A. Determining the existing enterprise and business capability and
establishing the Capability Maturity target
B. Reviewing the organizational context for conducting Enterprise
Architecture and in the process identifying the elements of the
enterprise organizations affected by the Architecture Capability
C. Conducting an enterprise architecture / business change maturity
assessment, if required
D. Identifying the established frameworks, methods, and processes
that intersect with the Architecture Capability
E. All of the above
Answer : E
Explanation : This step is all about making a good assessment of
Capability level, maturity level etc., with respect to current
architectural practices and then Allocate key roles and responsibilities
for EA Team and all other connected with enterprise Architecture
Capability management and governance
2200 Which of the following
about Business Architecture is NOT correct ?
statements
A. Business Architecture should support the agreed Architecture
Vision
B. Business Architecture is often necessary as a means of
demonstrating the business value of subsequent architecture work
C. Business Architecture looks at the Enterprise in abstraction and
does not look at the relationship between people and process
D. A knowledge of the Business Architecture is a prerequisite for
architecture work in any other domain
E. Business Architecture should demonstrate how stakeholder
concerns are addressed
Answer : C.
Explanation :
Business Architecture definitely looks at the relationship between
people and process.
See under : Chapter 7
This chapter describes the development of a Business Architecture to
support an agreed Architecture Vision.
Also under 7.5 : Approach
Business Architecture is a representation of holistic, multi-dimensional
business views of : capabilities, end-to-end value delivery, information,
and organizational structure; and the relationships among these
business views and strategies, products, policies, initiatives, and
stakeholders.
Business Architecture relates business elements to business goals and
elements of other domains.
7.5.1 General
A knowledge of the Business Architecture is a prerequisite for
architecture work in any other domain (Data, Application,
Technology), and is therefore the first architecture activity that needs
to be undertaken, if not catered for already in other organizational
processes (enterprise planning, strategic business planning, business
process re-engineering, etc.).
In practical terms, the Business Architecture is also often necessary as
a means of demonstrating the business value of subsequent
architecture work to key stakeholders, and the return on investment to
those stakeholders from supporting and participating in the
subsequent work.
2201
Which one of the
following statements does not correctly describe architecture
deliverables ?
A. They are consumed and produced across the ADM cycle
B. They are defined to avoid tailoring the inputs and outputs of the
ADM cycle
C. They are typically contractual work products of an architecture
project
D. They are usually reviewed and signed off by the stakeholders
Answer : B
Explanation :
TOGAF provides a typical baseline of architecture deliverables in order
to better define the activities required in the ADM and act as a starting
point for tailoring within a specific organization.
Since deliverables are typically the contractual or formal work products
of an architecture project, it is likely that these deliverables will be
constrained or altered by any overarching project or process
management for the enterprise.
Once the framework has been tailored to the enterprise, further
tailoring is necessary in order to tailor the framework for the specific
architecture project. Tailoring at this level will select appropriate
deliverables and artifacts to meet project and stakeholder needs.
2202
In which phase of the
TOGAF ADM are migration projects prioritized by conducting a
cost/benefit assessment ?
A. Phase E
B. Phase F
C. Phase G
D. Phase H
E. Requirements Management
Answer : B
Explanation :
Phase F activities include assessing the dependencies, costs, and
benefits of the various migration projects. The prioritized list of
projects will form the basis of the detailed Implementation and
Migration Plan that will supplement the architectures with portfolio and
project-level detail assigning tasks to specific resources.
2203 Which of the following TOGAF Model
component was created to enable architects to design architectures
addressing Boundaryless Information Flow ?
A. The Architecture Repository
B. The Enterprise Continuum
C. The Integrated Information Infrastructure Model
D. The TOGAF Technical Reference Model
Answer : C
Explanation :
TOGAF has recommended and brought in Integrated Information
Infrastructure Model mainly to provide portal and highly interoperable
architecture. That will lead to Boundaryless Information Flow between
related Enterprises.
TOGAF has many components. One of these addresses the need for
bringing in Boundaryless Flow of Enterprise Information within the
enterprise and to the extended enterprise.
2204 Which among
the following is a
technique for discovering the need for a Capability ?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Architecture Patterns
Business Transformation Readiness Assessment
Gap Analysis
Interoperability Requirements
Business Scenario
Answer : E
Explanation :
Business Scenario is clearly stated in TOGAF as a technique for
discovering the need for a Capability.
2205 Complete the sentence.
To
promote effective architectural activity within the enterprise, TOGAF 9
recommends the establishment of a(n) _____
A. Enterprise Architecture Capability
B. IT Governing Board
C. Program Management Office
D. Quality Assurance department
E. Service Management department
Answer : A
Explanation :
Better to get to know the purpose of establishing proper Enterprise
Architecture Capability tasks as per its framework.
See : 40.1 Overview
As with any business capability, the establishment of an Enterprise
Architecture Capability can be supported by the TOGAF Architecture
Development Method (ADM). Successful use of the ADM will provide a
customer-focused, value-adding, and sustainable architecture practice
that enables the business, helps maximize the value of investments,
and pro-actively identifies opportunities to gain business benefits and
manage risk.
2206
The intention of dividing the TOGAF
standard documentation into independent parts is to
A. Allow any part to work dependant and never as a whole
B. Prevent the Enterprise to adopt the ADM process
C. Allow for different areas of specialization to be considered in detail
and potentially addressed in isolation
D. Never to allow for different areas of specialization to be considered
in detail and potentially never to be addressed in isolation
Answer : C
Explanation :
The intention of dividing the TOGAF standard into these independent
parts is to allow for different areas of specialization to be considered in
detail and potentially addressed in isolation.
Although all parts work together as a whole, it is also feasible to select
particular parts for adoption while excluding others. For example, an
organization may wish to adopt the ADM process, but elect not to use
any of the materials relating to Architecture Capability.
2207
Which of the following is
not a characteristic of the TOGAF Foundation Architecture ?
A. It reflects general building blocks.
B. It defines open standards for building blocks implementation.
C. It provides open systems standards.
D. It provides guidelines for testing collections of systems.
E. It reflects general computing requirements.
Answer : D
Explanation :
Testing guidelines are not included anywhere in TOGAF Foundation
Architecture. TOGAF suggests that EA role stops with producing the
right architecture and then having oversight of further activities ( in
Phase G), As per TOGAF, PMO - Project Management Office and not
EA department which will handle coding, testing etc.,
2208
Conceptually, the
structure of an Architecture Governance Framework consists of
process, content, and context (stored in the repository). The following
are included in content, except :
A. Compliance
B. SLAs and OLAs
C. Organizational standards
D. Regulatory requirements
E. Architectures
Answer : A
Explanation :
Compliance is part of process.; Part of Architerctural Governance
Process
Refer to : Figure 44-1 Architecture Governance Framework —
Conceptual Structure and Section 44.2.1 Architecture Governance
Framework — Conceptual Structure
2209
Which one of the following is not an
element of an Architecture Framework ?
A. A common vocabulary
B. A list of recommended standards
C. A method for designing an information system in terms of building
blocks
D. A set of structures which can be used to develop a broad range of
architectures
E. Always agile lifecycle method for software engineering
Answer : E
Explanation :
Understanding the Enterprise Architecture Framework in terms of its
elements is one important approach.
Agile Development Practices, such as Scrum come in at the code / test
and install stage of any software project. TOGAF calls them as
Migration Project / Installation Project or Realization Project. As per
TOGAF these are executed by “Delivery Vehicles’ or agencies who
come under PM) – Project Management office.
TOGAF considers architecture project ( work related to architecture) as
part of EA responsibility and treats PMO as separate department.
Hence if agile development methods are followed, it is quite fine, but
such practices are not part of Enterprise Architecture Framework.
2210 Complete the sentence.
The
Architecture Landscape is divided into three levels, Strategic, Segment
and ____________.
A. Baseline
B. Capability
C. Solution
D. Target
E. Transition
Answer : B
Explanation :
Architecture Landscape is divided into three levels : Strategic,
Segment and Capability Architecture.
See : 37.2 Architecture Landscape
The Architecture Landscape holds architectural views of the state of
the enterprise at particular points in time. Due to the sheer volume
and the diverse stakeholder needs throughout an entire enterprise,
the Architecture Landscape is divided into three levels of granularity :
Strategic Architecture
Segment Architecture
Capability Architecture
2211
What according to TOGAF is an
Enterprise ?
A. Entire business group or corporation comprising of all local and
international main and sub offices, divisions, subsidiaries, and
departments
B. Any collection of organizations that has a common set of goals
C. Any large organization
D. An enterprise is an organization that uses computers
E. A large corporation or government agency, but it may also refer to
a company of any size with many systems and users to manage
Answer : B
Explanation :
According to TOGAF is an Enterprise is any collection of organizations
that has a common set of goals.
See under : 1.3 : Executive Overview
What is an enterprise ?
The TOGAF standard considers an "enterprise" to be any collection of
organizations that have common goals.
2212
In Phase C, Information Systems
Architectures, which one of the following describes a top-down design and bottomup implementation approach ?
A. Architecture development in both domains is done concurrently
B. Design and implementation are executed in reverse order
C. Design is centered on the development of the Technology Architecture
D. When the design work is completed, implementation work proceeds starting with
the Technology domain
E. The architecture design work is re-factored frequently to facilitate alignment with
the existing technology infrastructure
Answer : D
Explanation :
One common implementation approach is top-down design and bottom-up
implementation, where design work is undertaken through the four architecture
domains (Business, Data or Application, Application or Data, Technology), and when
completed then implementation occurs in reverse domain order (Technology ....
Business).
2213
Which of the following best
describes an approach for adapting the ADM in the situation where the
business case for doing architecture is not well recognized ?
A. Completion of the Business Architecture should follow the
Information Systems Architecture
B. Create an Architecture Vision and then a detailed Business
Architecture
C. Produce a "cut-down" version of the ADM suitable to the
resources available
D. Tailor the ADM in conjunction with another architecture
framework that has deliverables specific to the vertical sector
E. Tailor the ADM to reflect the relationships with, and dependencies
on other management processes within the organization
Answer : B
Explanation :
TOGAF says, in its documentation on ”Adopting ADM” : if the business
case for doing architecture at all is not well recognized, then creating
an Architecture Vision is almost always essential; and a detailed
Business Architecture often needs to come next, in order to underpin
the Architecture Vision, detail the business case for remaining
architecture work, and secure the active participation of key
stakeholders in that work.
2214
The initial phase of
Architecture Development Cycle which includes information about
defining the scope, identifying the stakeholders, creating the
Architecture Vision and obtaining approvals is
A. Preliminary Phase
B. Architecture Vision Phase
C. Requirement Management Phase
D. All of the above
E. None of the above
Answer : B
Explanation :
Phase A: Architecture Vision Phase is the very first and initial phase of
Architecture Development Cycle. This phase includes information
about defining the scope, identifying the stakeholders, creating the
Architecture Vision and thereafter obtaining approvals of appropriate
Top authorities.
See : Chapter 6 : Phase A : Architecture Vision
This chapter describes the initial phase of the Architecture
Development Method (ADM).
It includes information about defining the scope, identifying the
stakeholders, creating the Architecture Vision, and obtaining
approvals.
2215
Which one of the following
is a potential resource in Phase C and is a reference model focusing on
application-level components and services ?
A. The Energistics data model
B. Business Scenario, job descriptions
C. The III-RM
D. The TOGAF Technical Reference Model
Answer : C
Explanation :
III-RM (Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model) is a
important and potential resource in Phase C ( Application Architecture
portion) and is a reference model focusing on application-level
components and services through inter-operability details.
From the Series Guide : on III-RM :
It is fundamentally an Application Architecture reference model – a
model of the application components and application services software
essential for an integrated information infrastructure.
Also note : TOGAF mentions a few vertical consortia like the TM Forum
(in the Telecommunications sector), ARTS (Retail), Energistics
(Petrotechnical), etc., Energistics is a data model and has no place in
Application Architecture.
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